Entertainment puts Africa on the map despite bad governance – Davido
Award-winning Nigerian music sensation Davido has once again highlighted the transformative power of African culture and entertainment in reshaping global perceptions of the continent.
In a recent interview with Apple Music, the artist discussed his new album and celebrated his latest achievements.
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Reflecting on his personal journey and the rising global impact of Africa, Davido acknowledged the challenges posed by weak leadership across the continent. However, he emphasized the unifying and uplifting influence of music, fashion, and entertainment in driving positive change.
Every successful person who has experienced success can’t explain the feeling.
He shared early personal experiences of feeling misunderstood as an African student overseas and compared it to the present-day pride many Africans in the diaspora now take in their heritage.
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I remember back then, I took a flight from Lagos to school and my classmates asked if we had airports. But now people are trying to go back home and trace their ancestry and all.
In the December that just passed, there were more Americans than Nigerians in Lagos bro. I was in Lagos for a week and I just left a few days ago, I didn’t want to leave. Back then we used to be so excited to go to America. It’s not just music but the whole culture has put Africa on the map.
If you go to the Paris Fashion Week, 80% of the models and creative directors are African. I’m happy that entertainment switched the narrative about Africa. We don’t have the best leaders and we have the worst government but our entertainment is it. Once that music plays, wow.
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