Performing back to back hits at the prestigious Madison Square Garden, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unchecked one major accomplishment from his to-do list.
Davido broke into the music scene in 2011 with his monster single, “Back When” featuring another Nigerian artiste, Naeto C. He has rapidly become one of the most sort-after Afrobeats musicians globally.
Performing to a mixed audience of potentially thousands of people at the Season 6 premiere of American TV series, “Power”, Davido was invited on stage by actor, producer, and rapper, Curtis “50 Cent’ Jackson.
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This was a dream come true for the artist who just five months ago expressed his desire to perform at the popular arena known to host high-profile events than any other event venue in New York City.
Excited at this major music achievement, Davido shared an excerpt of his performance with 50 Cent on his Instagram page with the quote; “Dreams do come true for real”
Davido has experienced a meteoric rise in the music industry since 2011. His chat topping singles, “If” and “Fall” introduced him to the global market. Till date, his single “Fall” remains the longest-charting Nigerian song. It rose to #29 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop tally.
After setting an enviable record as the first Afrobeats artist to sell-out the prestigious O2 Arena in London, Davido is gearing up for another groundbreaking concert at the Madison Square Garden in February 2020.
He was the first Nigerian artist to reach one million, two million, five million and nine million followers on Instagram and now one of the most bankable Nigerians on the platform.
His recent collaboration with Chris Brown, ‘Blow My Mind’ has over 10 million views on YouTube in less than two weeks.
See reactions to his performance below;
I watch all your stories on IG I was like na @50cent dey hype dey your back u dey perform God is so great DAVIDO BACKWHEN now on TOP ??
— DJ EXDOT (@Dj_Exdot1) August 21, 2019
THE MOST HUMBLE KING OF AFRICA.. May your Reign never see end or low times.. ?❤❤❤❤
— Samuel Akabueze (@Proud_talker) August 21, 2019
Who God don bless no man can pull down. Congratulations OBO and keep making Africa proud ???. Blessing follow you and follow me too
— Delta pikin ✌ (@izukings01) August 21, 2019
Baddest ain’t Nobody’s mate in the industry!
— Dreamchaser?? (@Dreamchaser_647) August 21, 2019
?????????♥️♥️♥️???
May you Live long for us King! ♥️????
You don’t have any sizes in Africa bro
— Asamoahaugustine060@gmail.com (@Asamoah70476033) August 21, 2019
Nigeria with Davido and Wizkid, they’re far gone???
— Kofi Tiger (@JamesTiger98) August 21, 2019
Dream come true for real.
Someday my dreams will true.— iamblessino (@BlessedAnetor) August 21, 2019
Oshey 50… one time!???
— ?Malificent?❤ (@MyPweshy) August 21, 2019
Davido can do no wrong in my eyes biko. Love you forever and hever and krever and quaver and never? Opor!
I have the feeling you have bigger hustle than most in Africa
— Christian Eyakwe (@eyakwe123) August 22, 2019
You deserve all the love you are getting. Givers of cash and kind never lack. I wish you more success
— Revolutionary Pineal gland (@Davidmerkel707) August 21, 2019
That smile at 0.34 by @50cent is everything. Well done David ????????????#ZenMagazine
— Zen Magazine #BBNaija (@zenmagafrica) August 21, 2019
bro you gonna collect grammy award soon, keep moving higher
— Jerry Wise (@Asaba_1stSon) August 21, 2019
