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How Davido Sold Out Concert At 02 Arena, London
Wave making Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has joined the likes of Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Wizikd as he sold out his concert at 02 Arena London. With this new feat, Davido becomes the second African artiste to sell out the 02 Arena, Wikid was the first African artiste to record a sold out show in June 2018.
The ‘Fall’ crooner has since stirred reactions on line following his new feat even as some fans compared him with Wizikid, but Davido in his reaction to the comparism on his twitter page, wrote: “you all can stop arguing now, it is not about who did it first or who did it alone without help, we sha don do am wetin you don do?
Also in a viral video, Davido credited his inspiration to sell out the 02 Arena from his ‘brother’ Wizkid. It was gathered that all the 20,000 seats at the 02 Arena London were bought by fans that had come to see their super star.
It was also noted that ambition is a quality Davido has in generous quantities. Since his arrival on the Nigerian scene, he has made known his ambition and determination to go further than most on lookers predicted that he would go.
His most recent feat by selling out the iconic 02 Arena which only a handful of entertainers have filled is another feather in his already worthy cap. A cursory calculation of his earnings on that night will make eyes water. The pop star easily cleared well over 300 million naira.
As the statistics are clear, no one can dispute this, contrary to his Lagos concert in 2017 where he claimed to have made N500,000 million in one night as Eko Convention Centre could not have taken more than 10,000 people even as it was bursting to the seams and fans reportedly complained of overcrowding in the hall.
Secondly, that show was sponsored by a number of corporate organisations who gave out dozens of seats to their friends and associates. At the Davido Live Show at the 02 Arena tickets were priced at €36.75 (N17,272) each with 12 premium rows sold at €56.75 (N26,672). At the end of the night, he, his manager and show promoters would have cleared whopping €735,000 (N345 million).
For someone who had revealed his intention to retire by the time he is 30 years, he looks to be already set even without his father’s billions.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’