daniel chigunwe
ATLANTA. – Amid the excitement which has been building ahead of his 32nd birthday, which is set for the early hours of tomorrow morning in the United States, global music sensation Davido said he is set to create an unforgettable experience for his fans.
The Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats artist announced a spectacular “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert,” scheduled for the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
This year, the “Timeless” album-maker is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the celebration is not just a local affair.
Thanks to a partnership with streaming company Kiswe, fans across the globe will be able to join in the festivities remotely.
“I am so happy to share this special night with everyone in the audience, and now, through our partnership with Kiswe, we are breaking boundaries and sharing this moment with fans across the world”.
The event promises electrifying performances and unforgettable surprises, and appearances by special guests.
Artists that are set to perform alongside the “Timeless” album-maker include South African Grammy-nominated singer and producer Musa Keys, Ghanaian band The Compozers, rappers Darkoo and Odumodublvck and singers ECool, Cuhdeejah, Emmerson and Mayorkun.
During a press interview on the Beat’s Dunkin’ Music Lounge in Atlanta, the superstar said: “I want to do something every year for the city, so I always toured this time of the year for my birthday…
“There’s going to be lots of surprises, let’s celebrate African culture, let’s celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s high energy, we have a lot of things to be thankful for.”
Tickets for the live stream are +/- R287 and are available for purchase through concerts.iamdavido.com.
“With so many friends and family in the area, Atlanta is like a second home to me, so there was no better spot to throw my birthday party,” Davido said in a statement.
“We’re doing it bigger than ever though, and I can’t wait for everybody to see what we’ve got planned. A big shout out to Ruben and our friends at Wynn Recordsfor being such great partners. Personally, I can’t wait.”
Even without dropping an album in 2024, it’s been a banner year for Davido, who made history headlining Madison Square Garden for the first time in April.
“As Africans, we’re changing the narrative of being African in America. Years ago, it was a different thing. Now, when you say you’re African, you’re proud to say it, eat the food, wear the clothes, play the music,” he told Billboard earlier this year.
“And [for] the people that are coming to experience African culture for the first time, I want them to leave knowing that they’re never going to forget this.”
On the music side, Davido teamed up with Angelique Kidjo for the buoyant “Joy” in August. The “Fall” singer’s Timeless album arrived in March 2023 and reached No. 37 on the Billboard 200. – IOL/Billboard
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter