Davido’s highly anticipated December concerts in Lagos have become part of a political debate, with some Nigerians threatening to boycott the shows following his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s, decision to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The Afrobeats superstar recently announced a three-night Lagos residency, tagged “Oriadè: The Residency,” scheduled for December 17 to 19 at the National Theatre. The performances are expected to celebrate his music career and feature songs from his latest album alongside fan favourites from previous projects.
However, the announcement has attracted unexpected controversy after Adeleke was appointed coordinator of Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign in Osun State. The governor reportedly said the President deserved another four years to consolidate his administration’s economic reforms.
Some social media users have criticised the move and threatened to stay away from Davido’s concerts, linking their decision to the political position taken by his uncle. Others have argued that the singer should not be held responsible for a relative’s political choices.
The debate has also revived Davido’s previous criticism of the All Progressives Congress during the Osun governorship election, with some users questioning the apparent contrast between those comments and the latest political development.
For now, the controversy is playing out online, and there is no indication that the concerts have been cancelled. Davido had not publicly responded to the boycott threats at the time of reporting.
With December traditionally one of the busiest periods for live entertainment in Lagos, the big question is whether the political backlash will affect ticket sales or fade as the concerts approach.
Should fans separate an artiste’s music from the political decisions of family members, or do public figures have a responsibility to address such controversies?
