Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown, setting the tone for his much-anticipated beach concert tied to the ongoing AFCON 2025 festivities.
The meeting comes ahead of Davido’s rescheduled performance, which forms part of his global 5ive Alive World Tour. During the visit, the award-winning singer spoke warmly about Sierra Leone, describing the country as his “second home” and assuring fans that his return would not be a one-off.
Recalling his last major appearance in the country, Davido reminisced about his 2017 concert, which he said attracted more than 50,000 fans. He also hinted at even bigger plans, promising to stage a full-scale stadium concert in the future.
President Bio received the artiste with warmth and enthusiasm, acknowledging the excitement that Davido’s presence has generated among young people and music lovers across the country. He noted that the upcoming concert has added to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding AFCON 2025.
The visit quickly sparked reactions online, with fans praising Davido’s growing global influence. Many pointed to his recent high-profile meetings, including engagements this year with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, as proof of the singer’s expanding reach beyond music into global cultural diplomacy.
As anticipation builds for the beach concert, Davido’s visit has further strengthened the bond between the Afrobeats star and his Sierra Leonean fan base, turning his AFCON-linked performance into one of the most talked-about moments of the festivities.
