Davido’s 2025 “5ive” tour brings him to stadiums across Nigeria — Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, Lagos — setting a record as the first among ‘Big 3’ Afrobeats stars to headline multiple city shows on a home tour.
Davido, one of Afrobeats’ biggest stars, has officially launched the Nigerian leg of his “5ive” tour — marking the first time among the genre’s Big 3 artists that his home tour covers multiple major cities in stadiums and large venues.
The tour begins October 26, 2025 in Uyo (Akwa Ibom), before moving to Yola in Adamawa (October 29), Enugu (November 1), Ibadan (November 9), and wrapping up in Lagos on December 25. This follows his successful international shows in North America and cements his commitment to bringing the tour back home.
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Unlike many past tours by Afrobeats stars that focus on international circuits, this Nigerian tour spans at least five cities with multiple large-venue stops. Davido becomes the first of the Big 3 — himself, Wizkid, Burna Boy — to schedule such a widespread home tour in a single album cycle.
Key dates include: Akwa Ibom (Oct 26), Adamawa (Oct 29), Enugu (Nov 1), Ibadan (Nov 9), and Lagos (Dec 25). Each city is expected to draw large crowds, with stadiums and squares earmarked for high energy performances.
Davido described the Nigerian shows as “for the culture,” “personal,” and a chance to bring the energy back to where his music began. Fans have reacted with excitement at the promise of diverse stage design, new hits from his 5ive album, and special guest appearances.
The “5ive” tour supports Davido’s fifth studio album, *5ive*, released in April 2025. The album features international and African collaborators. Supporting acts and local vibes are expected to vary by city, adding local flavor to the experience.
Organizing large-scale shows across multiple states is a logistical feat — from security to crowd management, travel, and local coordination. Fans hope ticket pricing and venue readiness match the high expectations.
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