Tag: Davido

Davido has taken fans on a trip down memory lane, recalling his humble beginnings as a young performer before becoming one of Africa’s biggest music stars. In a post shared on X, the Grammy-nominated artist reminisced about sneaking out of school in 2011 to perform in Ibadan. “In 2011, I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red, and Sina picked me up from Babcock, and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour. I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it, I got in so much trouble,” he wrote. Fast forward 14 years, Davido is now selling out stadiums across Nigeria with his 5ive Alive Tour, which includes Ibadan — the same city where he once performed as an unknown teenager. “14 years later, we destroyed the stadium. The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the books,” he added. The singer also used the moment to inspire fellow entertainers to invest in their roots and contribute to the growth of their communities. “To my peers, let’s build back home and give back to our roots. Big love to all our sponsors for backing this historic tour,” Davido stated. The nationwide tour continues with upcoming shows in Abuja and Lagos. Davido will also headline a special birthday concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 20 to mark his 32nd birthday on November 21. “Abuja and Lagos up next, but next stop is ATL for my birthday, State Farm Arena on November 20th,” he announced. In 2011 I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red and Sina picked me up from Babcock and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour. I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it I got in so much trouble.14 years later, we destroyed the… pic.twitter.com/oOUb2lU0Xo — Davido (@davido) November 12, 2025