American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has pushed back against what he described as misleading Western media portrayals of Nigeria’s security situation, declaring that the country is far safer than it is often made out to be.
Speaking from Lagos in a video shared online, the US hip-hop star said Nigeria is “nowhere near” as dangerous as the United States, particularly when it comes to gun violence and gang-related crimes.
According to him, while Nigeria faces security challenges like many other countries, the scale and frequency of violent crime in the US are significantly higher.
“I honestly think America is the most dangerous country,” DDG said.
“Nigeria is not as dangerous as America — nowhere near. There’s insecurity here, no doubt, but the level of gun violence and gangsterism you see in the US is different.”
The rapper also criticised what he called “fake narratives” pushed by Western media about Africa’s most populous nation, noting that such portrayals often discourage people from experiencing the country firsthand.
DDG urged foreigners and potential visitors to look beyond stereotypes and visit Nigeria themselves, stressing that personal experience offers a more accurate picture than sensational headlines.
“People should come and see for themselves instead of believing everything they hear,” he added.
His comments have since sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians applauding the artist for challenging long-standing misconceptions about the country.
