Davido, the Afrobeats singer, has revealed that his first performance in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, was a clandestine act that involved skipping classes at Babcock University.
The revelation comes on the heels of his historic ‘5ive’
album tour stop at Ibadan’s Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, which drew a massive crowd
of 25,000 fans.
Following the groundbreaking show, Davido corrected
assumptions that this was his debut in the city, sharing the story of his first
Ibadan performance in 2011.
In a post on X, the ‘Timeless’ hitmaker recounted how his
team, including his cousin B Red, manager Asa Asika, and others, picked him up
from university to drive to the “Lynxxx and Friends Tour”.
He then contrasted that memory with his recent triumph,
stating, “14 years later, we destroyed the stadium”.
“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,” he wrote.
“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 stadium.
“The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the
books. To my peers let’s build back home and give back to our roots.”
Davido announced his next destination: a birthday concert in
Atlanta on November 20.
“Big love to all our sponsors for backing this historic
tour. Abuja and Lagos up next, but next stop is ATL for my birthday, State Farm
Arena on November 20th!” he added.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayIn 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.
— Davido (@davido) November 12, 2025
14 years later, we destroyed the… pic.twitter.com/oOUb2lU0Xo
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