Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has voiced serious concerns about injustice, poor government, and the protracted suffering of Nigerians.
Davido openly stated in an episode of the I Wanna Talk podcast that he believed real change was on the horizon in Nigeria during the EndSARS protests, but Nigerians soon went back to their old habits.
He bemoaned the fact that people who claim to be fighting for Nigerians frequently shift once they gain power.
The singer claimed that even though he comes from a wealthy and powerful family, he still worries about dying.
According to Davido, Nigeria urgently needs to make positive changes.
The protests by Nigerians during EndSARS made me joyful.
I had anticipated change, but when December arrived, everyone was having a good time.
Even I, who had been hopeful about the movement at first, became disheartened.
We can't murder ourselves, I thought.
We live for our children and our loved ones.
There would be difficulties if the government was bad.
Even though I have my own issues, I am unable to offer advice to those who are experiencing financial difficulties because I am not going through what they are.
All I can say is, Nigeria, become better.
Everything in the nation needs to change, from politicians to individuals.
We must alter our collective attitude before we can alter our civilisation.
The same demonstrators are now running for office.
He said, "Those who say they fight for the people frequently change when they gain power."
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