Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently revealed that his international tours often bring him warm welcomes, including invitations to dine with presidents in many countries he visits.
In an interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido shared that his celebrity status has opened doors to connect with influential figures, including the World Bank president and leaders of major nations.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude for the admiration and support he receives worldwide, particularly from his fans across Africa.
“Every country we go to, the President invites us for dinner except London [United Kingdom] and the United States of America.
“It’s beautiful to see. I mean, leaving my country, Nigeria, and people welcoming me like the president in other countries, shows how well Nigeria is doing around the world in terms of music and cultural impacts,” he said.
He also shared that his Jamaican counterpart, YG Marley, was astonished by the immense love and support from his fans during their recent collaboration.
Meanwhile, Davido has announced his new single Awuke featuring YG Marley
This marks his return to solo music following the launch of his fourth studio album, Timeless, in March 2023.
While Davido has been active in the music scene through various collaborations such as the popular remixes ‘Twe Twe’ with Kizz Daniel and ‘Ogechi‘ featuring Boypee, Hyce, and Brown Joel his last solo effort has left a significant gap for fans
The singer’s latest venture into the Amapiano genre, a notable departure from his usual Afrobeats sound, features collaboration with YG Marley, grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley.