Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, fondly called Davido, has boldly asserted that “the best doctors in America are Nigerians,” spotlighting the remarkable contributions of Africans in both professional and creative fields.
During an appearance on the Afric TV program, Davido underscored the intellectual and artistic prowess of Africans, emphasizing their growing influence in global industries.
He celebrated Africans as some of the “brightest brains” in the music scene, while also noting the increasing reliance of Western filmmakers on the continent for inspiration.
He remarked, “The best doctors in America are Nigerians. You can search it. Even in my record label (Sony Music), Africans bring the best ideas. That shows that our imagination is off the grid. Netflix and Amazon Prime come to Africa to get movie ideas. Now, when you come on Netflix, you will see about two Nigerian movies in the top 10. Africa is next, trust me. I feel like we have everything but just missing a couple of things.”
While Davido’s statement highlights the excellence of Nigerians in various fields, statistics do not specifically support the claim that they are the best doctors in America.