Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, recently shared that his international tours often come with warm receptions, including invitations to dine with presidents in many countries he visits.
Speaking in an interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido noted that his celebrity status has allowed him to connect with prominent figures, such as the World Bank president and leaders of major nations.
He expressed deep gratitude for the admiration he receives from his global fanbase, especially in 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.