Davido Critiques Nigerian Democracy While Praising the U.S. System

Afrobeats megastar Davido has shared his thoughts on the state of democracy in Nigeria, contrasting it with the system in the United States. During his appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast, Davido expressed admiration for the true democratic process in the U.S., which he feels is lacking in his home country.

The singer explained how he congratulated Donald Trump after his electoral victory, even though he had voted for Kamala Harris, his opponent from the Democratic Party. Davido’s respect for the democratic process was clear as he said:

“I congratulated Donald Trump. That’s the president! What are you talking about? If I were running against him, I would still have congratulated him. What I like about America is that there’s true democracy. Where I come from [Nigeria], it’s not so.”

He also shared his personal choice in the U.S. election, revealing that he voted for Kamala Harris because he was eager to witness the first female president in his generation.

What Do You Think About Davido’s Comments on Nigerian Democracy?

Davido’s remarks about the differences between Nigerian and American democracy have sparked an important conversation. Do you agree with him that Nigeria’s democracy still has a long way to go?

What are your thoughts on his admiration for the U.S. political system and his wish to see a female president? Should Nigeria aim for a more transparent and true democratic process?

We’d love to hear your opinions—drop your thoughts below and let’s discuss how we can improve our democracy together!