Afrobeats Star Davido Visits President Tinubu in Lagos with Family

Lagos, Nigeria – June 3, 2025

Globally renowned Afrobeats superstar, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his private residence in Lagos, accompanied by members of his family.

Davido was joined by his father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, a prominent business magnate, and his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State. The high-profile visit underscored both familial pride and national unity, as the Adeleke family, widely respected for their contributions to business, politics, and entertainment, met with the President in what was described as a warm and constructive engagement.

During the closed-door meeting, discussions reportedly touched on youth empowerment, the future of Nigeria’s creative industry, and opportunities for collaboration between the government and stakeholders in the entertainment sector. Davido, known not only for his chart-topping hits but also for his philanthropic efforts, commended President Tinubu’s administration for recognizing the importance of Nigeria’s youth and the cultural economy.

President Tinubu, in turn, praised Davido for being a positive symbol of Nigerian excellence on the global stage and lauded the Adeleke family for their collective impact on national development.

Following the meeting, Davido expressed gratitude for the warm reception, noting that it was “an honour to meet with Mr. President alongside my father and uncle to discuss ways to inspire and uplift the next generation of Nigerians.”

Images of the visit, now widely circulated on social media, show moments of camaraderie between President Tinubu and the Adeleke family, further reinforcing the message of unity, cross-generational collaboration, and the vital role of creative leaders in shaping Nigeria’s future.