Grammy-nominated singer Davido has spoken about his friendship with Hushpuppi, saying he was unaware of the socialite’s fraudulent activities.
In a chit-chat, Davido expressed solidarity with Hushpuppi, who is serving a jail term in the US and predicted he would be released soon.
Davido attributed some individuals’ involvement in illegal businesses to the economic hardship in Nigeria, stating that people may turn to such means to escape poverty.
He emphasised that he doesn’t condone fraud but showed empathy towards his friend.
He emphasised that he doesn’t condone fraud but showed empathy towards his friend.
“In Nigeria, there is a kind of hardship you would face and you will be like, you know what? Let me ball for two years then I am good.
“People are like that. My prayers go out to him [Hushpuppi]. He was my friend. I just see him around, I never really knew what he was doing. But he lived a good life”.