Global Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared a heartfelt reflection on his journey from performing as an unknown student to headlining sold-out arenas across Nigeria.
In a nostalgic post on X (formerly Twitter), the Grammy-nominated artist recalled skipping school in 2011 to perform in Ibadan, a moment that unknowingly marked the beginning of his rise to stardom.
“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,” Davido wrote.
“I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it, I got in so much trouble.”
Fast-forward 14 years, the singer, now one of Africa’s biggest music exports, returned to the same city to perform before a massive crowd during his ongoing 5ive Alive Tour, describing the experience as “one for the books.”
“14 years later, we destroyed the stadium. The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the books,” he added.
The nationwide tour has seen Davido deliver electrifying performances alongside other major artists, with stops in key cities including Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Enugu.
Beyond the music, Davido used the moment to encourage fellow entertainers to invest in their home country.
“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,” he said.
The 5ive Alive Tour continues with upcoming shows in Abuja and Lagos, before Davido heads to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 20, where he will perform in celebration of his birthday on November 21.
With his journey from Babcock student to international superstar, Davido’s story stands as a testament to perseverance, passion, and purpose in the Afrobeats movement.
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