Afrobeats icon Davido has sent social media into a frenzy after responding with a simple one-word confirmation to veteran musician Femi Kuti’s heartwarming story about his early days seeking entry into the New Afrika Shrine!
Speaking during discussions around the 2026 edition of Felabration, Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti shared a nostalgic throwback about the Unavailable hitmaker before global fame, describing his journey as “one of the sweetest stories”.
Femi revealed that despite coming from a wealthy background, a young Davido used to queue up at the gate of the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, pleading with security to be allowed inside to experience the annual festival celebrating Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
“Davido used to queue at the gate to enter Fela’s Shrine, saying, ‘Please, can I come, can I come in?’ A great guy!” Femi Kuti recalled during the viral broadcast.
Reacting on his Instagram story, the Grammy-nominated superstar reshared the quote and added just one word: “Factos”—confirming the authentic hustle behind his meteoric rise to global music royalty.
The lighthearted exchange has drawn massive praise across X and Instagram, with fans celebrating Davido’s humility, passion for music, and unyielding respect for the foundational roots of Afrobeatculture.
What do you think about Davido’s humble beginnings and his reaction to Femi Kuti’s story? Drop your comments below!
