Davido, the Afrobeats star, has expressed his admiration for the United States’ democratic system.
The Nigerian singer discussed the recent US presidential election in an interview on The Morning Hustle show.
Davido, who is a US citizen, revealed that he voted for Kamala Harris of the Democratic party in the election.
The 32-year-old Grammy-nominated artiste said he voted for her because of his desire to see the first female president of America during his lifetime.
The singer also praised the “seamless process of the US presidential election”, describing it as a reflection of the people’s voice.
He said although Donald Trump won the election by a close margin, he was impressed by the democratic process.
The ‘Timeless’ hitmaker also opined that the United States has “true democracy” — insinuating that Nigeria does not.
“Apart from having better facilities overseas, people want to have their kids outside the country because it will save them the hassle of visas and stuff like that,” he said.
“I congratulated Trump. He is the president. If I was running against him I would still congratulate him. Whatever happens in that cubicle is between me and the paper.
“What I like about America is that there is true democracy. Where I come from [Nigeria], it’s not so. The truth is people voted for him. I voted for Kamala. I actually wanted to see the first female president of my generation. People voted. So, whatever happens, happens.”
Davido was heavily criticised in Nigeria for participating in the US presidential election last month.
The singer also recently sparked outrage for advising black Americans against relocating to Nigeria. He cited bad leadership, a high exchange rate, and skyrocketing oil prices.
Copyright 2025 TheCable. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable.
Follow us on twitter @Thecablestyle