Davido Meets French President Emmanuel Macron at Élysée Palace in Paris

Nigerian superstar Davido (David Adeleke) met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, marking a significant step in strengthening cultural and creative ties between Nigeria and France. Sharing the encounter on social media, Davido posted photos from the meeting with the caption: “It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world.” The images also featured Cubana Chief Priest, underscoring the prominence of the event. The Élysée Palace, situated on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, is the official residence of the French President and has been a key venue for historic political and cultural gatherings since the 18th century. The meeting highlights the rising global recognition of African artists and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international collaboration. It also reflects Macron’s commitment to celebrating and promoting African creativity on the global stage. It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world 🇳🇬🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/iZjEEjmLtq — Davido (@davido) October 23, 2025

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Tinubu Ends Vacation, Returns to Abuja on Tuesday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. The President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. Last week in Paris, President Tinubu held a private luncheon with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace. Both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.

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