Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a U-turn after being criticised over remarks discouraging black Americans from relocating to Nigeria due to the country’s economic challenges.

Tribune Online reports that Bashir Ahmad, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, among others, took to social media to criticise the ‘Fem’ crooner over the statement.

They described Davido’s comments as “disappointing and unpatriotic,” urging the music star to use his platform to promote a positive image of Nigeria.

Earlier, while speaking during an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, Davido painted a picture of Nigeria’s economic landscape, citing poor leadership, a struggling exchange rate, and soaring oil prices as factors complicating the country’s recovery.

He said, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am not going to show the bad parts.

“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well. The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing oil.”

The statement has, however, continued to be a subject of criticism on social media.

Reacting to the backlash in a tweet on Monday, Davido said a prayer for Nigeria in a now-viral post.

He tweeted, “God bless Nigeria (Nigerian Tribune)