Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known worldwide as Davido, didn’t hold back in a candid chat with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden.
He openly described Nigeria as having the “worst governments.” According to him, the nation’s leaders have consistently fallen short. Yet, in the middle of it all, the entertainment scene has managed to project a different, more positive image of the country.
In his words: “I am happy that entertainment switched the narrative. We (Nigerians)don’t have the best leaders. We have the worst governments.”
Davido praised the music and creative industries for reshaping global perception and driving international attention back to Nigeria.
He said, “But the music and entertainment industry in general, has impacted our country’s image abroad positively.”
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He added that the industry has even spurred tourism. “Last December, there were more Americans than Nigerians in Lagos. I was like, what are you all doing here?”
Davido pointed out how the global spotlight has shifted. “Back in the days, we used to be excited when coming to America but now, they are the ones coming to Lagos.”
He stressed that the shift isn’t only about music. It’s about a full cultural takeover. “It is not just music, it is the culture as a whole. If you go to Paris Fashion Week, about 80 per cent of the models are Africans, the same with the creative directors. It’s impressive.”
Davido’s message was clear: while governance continues to disappoint, the culture is rewriting the story.