Patrick Doyle criticized Davido for advising foreigners against investing in Nigeria, pointing out the singer's father's $2 billion investment in the country. This sparked a debate, with mixed reactions from Nigerians, as some supported Davido's view on Nigeria's economy while others defended him against Doyle's harsh comments.
Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has criticized singer Davido for urging foreigners not to invest in Nigeria. The Grammy-nominated artist had recently commented that, due to Nigeria's struggling economy, Americans should avoid relocating to the country. Doyle described Davido’s statement as misguided, emphasizing that the singer's father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, has made significant investments in Nigeria, particularly a $2 billion power generation project. Doyle argued that Davido, being aware of his father’s contributions, should have exercised more thought before making such a public remark.
This criticism sparked mixed reactions online. Some supporters of Davido felt Doyle was being too harsh, while others pointed out that President Bola Tinubu had made similar, if not worse, remarks about the country’s challenges. One social media user reminded Doyle that Davido’s uncle is a state governor, criticizing the lack of improvement in his jurisdiction. Others defended Davido, arguing that his statement about Nigeria's economic struggles was true.
