Davido has once again proven why he remains one of the biggest names in Afrobeats. The Nigerian superstar, fondly known as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), thrilled 20,000 fans at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu on November 1.
This was the third stop of the Nigerian leg of his global 5ive Alive Tour, and it was a night filled with culture, surprises, and pure energy.
Fans travelled from across the South-East and beyond to experience the show.
The atmosphere was alive hours before the main event began as Davido was left speechless with the massive turn-out, even before climbing the stage. Coal City’s rap sensation Jeriq and Zoro lit up the stage with powerful performances, setting the tone for what was to come.
The crowd sang along to Jeriq’s 2020 smash ‘Remember’, waving banners, and chanting the rapper’s name long before OBO finally appeared.
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When Davido finally stepped on stage just after midnight, the excitement reached fever pitch. The hitmaker emerged dressed in elegant Igbo traditional attire, showing deep respect for the culture of his hosts. The highlight of his outfit was the “Okpu mmee” Red Cap, a powerful and sacred symbol in Igbo tradition.
The red cap is not a fashion statement, as it represents leadership and authority in Igbo culture. It is traditionally worn only by titled men and chiefs who have earned recognition through customary rites. Among the Igbo, and in many African societies, it signifies justice, integrity, and respect.
Seeing Davido, a Yoruba-born global star, proudly wearing the red cap struck a deep emotional chord with the Enugu audience. It was his way of saying, “I am home” as his paternal grandmother Dr. Nnenna Esther Adeleke, was an Igbo woman from Abia State. Davido himself has proudly claimed, “I AM IGBO by blood” due to this connection.
Once the music started, there was no slowing down. Davido delivered hit after hit.
From ‘If’ to ‘Fall’ to ‘FIA’. He also performed ‘Risky’, ‘Unavailable’, and a slew of other iconic hits. Davido’s stage presence magnetic as clips on social media showed the crowd singing every word back to him.
The biggest surprise of the night came when Omah Lay appeared from backstage.
The crowd erupted as the two Afrobeats stars performed “With You”, their chart-topping collaboration and one of the standout tracks on Davido’s 5IVE album.
The song has become one of the biggest Afrobeats hits of the year, dominating radio and playlists across Africa and beyond. The chemistry between the pair was natural and powerful, and their joint performance created one of the night’s most unforgettable moments.
On social media, a heartwarming clip of Zoro surprising Davido backstage with traditional Igbo delicacies, including Abacha and Nkwobi. The friendly exchange showed Davido smiling widely as he tasted the local dishes, thanking Zoro and joking with the team.
The video quickly went viral across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with fans praising the gesture as a beautiful celebration of cultural unity.
Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest also made an appearance on stage, drawing cheers from the audience at Michael Okpara Square.
