Veteran rapper Ruggedman has stepped into the ring to defend Afrobeats superstar Davido after his recent hot take on Nigeria’s economy stirred up a storm. The Unavailable hitmaker, during a podcast interview, didn’t hold back, warning people against moving back to Nigeria due to the harsh economic conditions. But instead of sparking a conversation on solutions, the internet erupted with criticism, claiming Davido’s comments would scare off investors.
Ruggedman wasn’t having it. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the iconic rapper reminded everyone that the real issue isn’t Davido’s blunt honesty—it’s the state of the nation. In his signature no-nonsense style, he wrote: “Ok, Davido has said what he said. Moving forward, the government should fix Nigeria so nobody will say such again. All this barking all over the place is not fixing the nation. The hardship is too much.”
He’s not wrong. The economy is in shambles, and people are feeling the heat. Instead of dragging Davido, Ruggedman made it clear that the focus should shift to fixing the root of the problem. After all, if life in Nigeria wasn’t so tough, nobody would be discouraged from coming back or investing.
Meanwhile, Davido wasn’t just dishing out reality checks in the podcast; he also spilled some exciting news. The global music icon called rising star Odumodublvck the “biggest rapper in Nigeria” and revealed they’ll be collaborating on a new single, Funds, alongside Chike. Even better? Davido’s next album drops in early 2025, and fans are already counting down.
Love him or hate him, Davido speaks his mind, and Ruggedman is standing by his side. Maybe it’s time to stop “barking” and start fixing the real issues. Until then, Davido’s boldness and Ruggedman’s clapbacks are keeping the conversation alive—and we’re here for it!
