Veteran Nigerian actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has defended singer, Davido’s controversial remarks on Nigeria’s economy.

Recall that Davido stated on ‘The Big Homies House’ podcast in the US, that the country's economy is not good.

“It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles,” he said.

Davido made the statement while advising Black Americans to not relocate to Nigeria.

Many Nigerians were unhappy about his statement, because according to them, it paints a bad image about the country.

Reacting to the controversy, Kanayo supported Davido's right to free speech, adding that Davido made the comments to speak for the poor Nigerians who are suffering due to the state of the economy.

Kanayo O. Kanayo said: “@davido spoke his mind, isn’t it? Respect his views too. The Adelek’s can feed for life but it will be unholy if they assume all is ok because they are OK.

“Make una leave Davido alone over the comment he made. It is freedom of speech and he made the statement in good faith. It is left for those in power to work harder to give us a better Nigeria.

“Some people say he should apologize, for what? Those who criticize us want the best out of us. Davido speaks for other Nigerians who cannot feed.”