Old men talking without thinking

• Nigerian influencer, Verydarkman defended Davido’s statement on the deteriorated state of Nigeria, blasting critics like Reno Omokri and Patrick Doyle for speaking without thinking.
• VDM argued that Davido’s words reflected Nigeria’s insecurity and economic struggles.

Notable media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Davido’s recent comments about Nigeria.

The music star had sparked a heated debate after granting an interview where he expressed his reservations about Nigerians in America coming back home.

Verydarkman, in a video response, blasted Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle, and others criticizing Davido, arguing that they were speaking without thinking.

He contended that Davido’s comments were not entirely off the mark, given the current state of insecurity and economic instability in Nigeria.

Verydarkman emphasized the need for contextual understanding, suggesting that Davido’s comments should be viewed in light of the country’s pressing issues.

He argued that the music star should have started by addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, which would have provided a more nuanced perspective on the matter.

The activist also seized the opportunity to highlight the economic challenges facing Nigeria, citing the exodus of top brands and companies from the country.

He listed several firms that had left Nigeria in 2024, including Cusson, Kimberly-Clark, and Microsoft, attributing their departure to the challenging business environment.

Verydarkman painted a stark picture of the economic reality in Nigeria, revealing that many citizens were struggling to survive on less than $5 per week. He shared prices of basic food items, highlighting how many people could no longer afford to purchase them.

In a stern warning, Verydarkman cautioned critics to refrain from dragging Davido, emphasizing that the music star had not lied in his interview. He reiterated that Davido’s comments, although imperfect, were rooted in a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s complexities.

Sharing the video, she wrote:

“@davido for your next interview add insecurity to the economy shambles @renoomokri ogun kpai v, @ PATRICK DOYLE SO BECAUSE DAVIDO’s father has a 2 billion dollar investment plant in Nigeria he should lie that everything is okay in Nigeria? Sometimes is just wild how these older people just talk anything they like without thinking .”

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