Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has stated that he gets special treatment in foreign countries due to his celebrity status.
According to the singer, he receives invitation to dine with the presidents in every country he goes to, except for the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
Davido said his fans in other countries treats him like the president.
He stated this during a recent interview with Kiss Fresh London.
Davido boasted that his fanbase includes the World Bank president, presidents of powerful nations, and other powerful people.
He said, “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.”
Davido said he is most respected in Africa, stressing that it’s why he loves his African tours more than European and American tours despite making more money in the Western world.
Davido’s global influence is evident, especially with his claims of receiving presidential-level treatment in many countries. It’s a testament to the impact Afrobeats has had internationally, bridging cultural divides and putting Nigerian music and culture on the world stage. His comments also underscore his pride in African support, valuing his connection with fans on the continent, despite Western tours being more financially lucrative.
It’s interesting that he noted the distinction between his African tours and those in Europe or the U.S., showing that the fan engagement and cultural resonance within Africa hold special significance for him. The mention of YG Marley’s reaction during their collaboration for Awuke also highlights how monumental the Afrobeats scene in Nigeria has become, even impressing artists from other regions like Jamaica.
He said his Jamaican counterpart, YG Marley was shocked by the kind of love his fans have for him when he visited Nigeria recently for the video shoot of their collaborative hit ‘Awuke.’
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