Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has emphasised the critical role of effective leadership in driving Nigeria and Africa to greater heights.
In an interview with Elevate Africa published on Thursday via YouTube, the globally celebrated artist shared his thoughts on the resilience of Nigerians and the potential for the nation to achieve unprecedented progress if led by the right people.
âWe canât go forward withoutâŚwe need the best leaders now first, thatâs the most important thing,â Davido said.
He noted that while Nigerians possess remarkable adaptability and determination, the absence of visionary leadership has hindered the countryâs advancement.
Respond to the question, âWhere do you think Africa should be by now, and how do we get there through music?â Davido reflected on the tenacity of Nigerians, highlighting their ability to thrive in challenging environments.
âI tell people, I say if you can survive in Lagos or you can survive in Nigeria rather, you can survive anywhere. I feel like weâre survivors; weâre strong-willed people,â he remarked.
Despite the struggles faced by many, Davido pointed to the global presence of Nigerians as evidence of their resilience and influence.
âNigeria, if you go anywhere in the world, everybody has Nigerian friends. Whether youâre Chinese orâŚyou have Nigerian friends everywhere in the world. I fly to do shows, Nigerian restaurants are there, and Nigerian communities are there. It just shows that weâre a force,â he said.
According to Davido, this widespread influence underscores Nigeriaâs potential to lead on a global scale. However, he believes the missing piece remains effective governance.
âI just feel the only thing is just missing is just the right leaders to lead us. Once we get that right, I donât think thereâs anything that will stop us,â he stated.
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