

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken out passionately about the persistent bad governance, systemic injustice, and enduring hardships faced by everyday Nigerians.
Reflecting on the state of the nation during an appearance on the I Wanna Talk podcast, the singer candidly revisited the nationwide #EndSARS anti-police brutality movement, revealing that he once believed genuine political and social change was on the horizon for Nigeria. However, he lamented how quickly the momentum dissipated as citizens reverted to business-as-usual once the initial wave of protests subsided.
Despite coming from a prominent, highly influential family, Davido admitted that the general state of insecurity leaves even individuals in his position in fear for their lives. He stressed that Nigeria is in desperate need of urgent structural reform, pointing out that corruption and hypocrisy span both the political class and everyday society.
"I was happy to see Nigerians protest during EndSARS. I thought change was coming, but December came and people were partying," Davido shared. "Even me, who was initially optimistic about the movement, got discouraged. I was like, we can't kill ourselves. We have kids and people we are living for."
Addressing the severe economic challenges confronting millions of citizens, the award-winning musician noted that bad governance remains the root cause of widespread poverty and struggle. While acknowledging his own privilege, he called for a complete shift in national mindset to bring about meaningful progress.
"Once the government is bad, there would be hardship. I can't even advise people who are going through economic hardship because I am not going through what they are going through, even though I have my own struggles, too. What I can say is, Nigeria, fix up. The country has to change—from politicians to citizens, everything," he stated.
He further criticized the lack of ideological consistency among activists and citizens alike, highlighting how quickly public stance breaks down in the pursuit of personal gain. "We can't change our society until we change our mindset as a people. Today, the same people that were protesting are campaigning for politicians. Those who claim to fight for the people often change when they get power."

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