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Entertainment of Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

I showed off my dad's jet to inspire others - Davido replies critics

Davido Davido

Nigerian Pop singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, has said that he showed off his dad's newly acquired private jet as an inspiration and not a move to oppress people.

Recall that MyNigeria.com reported that the 30BG leader flaunted his daddy's new toy, the second private jet owned by Prince Adedeji Adeleke (his dad), a move which drew criticism, according to the BBC.

His brother also took to Instagram to tour guide his followers through the interior of the private jet, as reported by MyNigeria.com

Adedeji Adeleke is a Nigerian billionaire, business magnate, founder and president of Adeleke University. He is also the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited

In an interview with the BBC, Davido revealed his public displays of wealth are intended to inspire people. He says he also wants to show the world that Africans are living large:

" We’re not here to rub it in anybody’s face, we’re here to show motivation.

"Many kids write to me and tell me that I'm the reason they want to finish school, and projects, and become successful.

"In America, there’s people who think we live in huts, sometimes I feel like I want to show them… We’re living the life, we’re going crazy, you feel me?

"It has nothing to do with showing off or trying to oppress anybody. They oppress us enough."



BBC