Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio in Freetown on Tuesday ahead of his rescheduled beach concert tied to AFCON 2025 festivities. The visit is part of Davido’s 5ive Alive World Tour, which has included several high-profile appearances across Africa. During the meeting, the award-winning singer expressed his deep connection to the West African nation.
Davido described Sierra Leone as his “second home,” thanking fans for their consistent support and promising a larger performance in the future. “Sierra Leone has always shown me love. This place feels like home, and I promise a full stadium concert here someday,” Davido said. He recalled his 2017 show in the country, noting that “over 50,000 people came out to support me. That moment has stayed with me.”
President Bio welcomed the Afrobeats star warmly, acknowledging that Davido’s presence had generated excitement among young people and music lovers anticipating the AFCON-related concert. The President praised Davido’s influence on African music and his role in promoting African culture globally. Photos and videos from the visit went viral on social media, with observers noting it adds to Davido’s recent high-profile meetings with leaders including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron.