- Davido met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, strengthening his international influence.
- The Afrobeats singer was joined by Cubana Chief Priest and his manager Asika during the high-profile meeting.
- Davido shared photos of the event on Instagram, expressing honor and gratitude to President Macron.
- The meeting highlights Davido’s global impact and continued role in promoting African music and culture on the world stage.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday in what has been described as a symbolic meeting of art, culture, and diplomacy.
Davido, who has continued to expand his international reach, shared photos from the encounter on his verified Instagram page, where he expressed excitement and appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the French leader.
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“it was an honor meeting @emmanuelmacron and sharing our visions for a better world,” the singer wrote in his caption, alongside pictures of the warm handshake between him and the president.
The meeting took place in Paris, France’s capital, where Davido was accompanied by his close associates, prominent businessman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, and his manager, Asika.
Though details of their discussion were not made public, sources close to the singer hinted that Davido and Macron spoke about the growth of the Afrobeats industry, youth empowerment, and the cultural collaboration between Africa and Europe.
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Davido’s meeting with Macron adds to his long list of international recognitions. Over the years, the multi award winning artist has represented Nigerian music at major global events and has been instrumental in spreading African culture through his art.
Fans across social media platforms have praised the artist for consistently placing Nigeria on the global map, with many describing the meeting as a proud moment for the Afrobeats movement
