Famous food critic Opeyemi Famakin has expressed his opinions about Davido’s most recent list of his favourite eateries in Lagos, highlighting Chicken Republic as a standout option.

In response to the list, which included Cali’s, Zaza, Boho, The Angels, Sora, Nok, and Chicken Republic, Famakin said he was both surprised and hesitant to agree that Chicken Republic should be on the list.

“Chicken Republic? I mean, don’t get me wrong,” he said. “I enjoy their rice and beans with that pepper sauce — is it before pack? That combo is arguably unbeaten among fast food dishes in Nigeria. But how did Chicken Republic enter Davido’s head? I’d like to know exactly what he orders there.”

Opeyemi Famakin, famous for his candid food critiques, confessed that even though Chicken Republic isn’t often considered a premium dining option, it performs well in specific areas.

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He reflected on how his perspective on fast food has evolved, “Technically, if you ask me to name the best fast food restaurant in Nigeria, I don’t have one. It used to be The Place… then Mega Chicken. But everyone falls off eventually.”

Although he was initially doubtful, the food critic ultimately admitted his mistake, “Actually, if I’m speaking honestly — it’s Chicken Republic. Davido is not wrong.”

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Opeyemi Famakin drags Davido for mentioning Chicken Republic as a top restaurant pic.twitter.com/mQ4cC2uCXj

— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) April 9, 2025

See reactions below:

@yung10023: Una sure say OBO no dy on sumtin wen e talk am 😺😺

@peaciystores: Opeyemi I understand this is the only way you stay relevant I understand.

@The_Lorde_Amaka: This guy must’ve been so annoying as a child

@SamuelMunyeza: Same content creator reviews Gala . . . .

Trying to tell a billionaire’s son what’s a “top restaurant” 😮‍💨

@Grace_Emmah_: Davido is entitled to his opinion

@Dailygistz: Oga shook that toothpick back in your mouth.

@ash_AMARcocoa: My own best fast food restaurant in Nigeria is Mega chicken 🤗🤗

@JasonMom2: This guy Ope leave people to there opinions😠

@AyanwaleSegunD: Wait do you guys watch the video, he eventually agrees with Davido ooooo. Where did he drag him?

@Habeeb6000: Stoners love chicken republic 🔥

@King_Harbee: Lol, bro Ope sha wan make him face show

@damark852: DAVIDO said this before now 😂, that they just wanna make money off him.

@generalodubeat: To be honest it’s only 3 foods I enjoy eating In chicken republic chicken pie,Jollof rice and bowl of chicken/Pot but I know my idolo he might know the owner of the company he loves advertising for his people that’s who he is you can see how he slotted ZTTW and De Angels🤷‍♂️

@MrNaphhh: Opeyemi just wants to be relevant and it’s okay!

@iamdaniel_06: Hypocrite, because he’s not the owner of chicken republic

@phish62592398: the main purpose of food in the body is to give you nutrients you lack in the body for God sake

@akinz_4u: That’s how you know man wey no too dey chop outside