Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido is bringing his 15-year music journey home with ORIADÉ: The Residency, a three-night concert experience scheduled for December 17, 18 and 19 at the National Theatre in Lagos.
The Davido Lagos concert will see the singer take over the historic venue for three consecutive nights as he celebrates the music, memories and fans that have accompanied his career from its early days to international stages.
Arise News reports that Davido announced the residency through a commercial video shared across his social media platforms, with tickets scheduled to go on sale on September 25.
Davido Lagos Concert Brings ORIADÉ to the National Theatre
The announcement presents ORIADÉ: The Residency as a homecoming for Davido, who has spent 15 years building a career that began in Nigeria and expanded to audiences across the world.
“15 years ago, a dream became a journey. Together we created memories we’ll never forget. The world has shown us so much love, but nothing compares to coming home,” the voiceover in the announcement says.
It continues, “This December, Oriade comes to life at the National Theatre. For three unforgettable nights, we celebrate 15 years of music, the journey, and everyone who’s been a part of it.”
For the singer, the Davido Lagos concert also brings the ORIADÉ chapter of his career into a live setting, months after the release of his sixth studio album of the same name.
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ORIADÉ: The Residency Marks 15 Years of Davido
The timing of ORIADÉ: The Residency gives the event significance beyond another stop on Davido’s performance calendar. It has been designed around the 15th anniversary of his music career and his relationship with the Nigerian audience that witnessed his rise.
The announcement describes the residency as “more than a concert,” calling it a homecoming.
Davido echoed that message while sharing the news with his followers, writing, “LAGOS!!!! nowhere I’d rather be. We bringing it HOME!”
The Davido Lagos concert will also give members of 30BG early access to tickets through a presale, with registration available through the link on the singer’s social media profile.
Davido Lagos Concert Extends His ORIADÉ Chapter
The residency follows the release of ORIADÉ, Davido’s sixth studio album, which also arrived as part of the celebrations surrounding his 15 years in music.
Bringing ORIADÉ: The Residency to Lagos connects that album era with the city where much of Davido’s Nigerian audience has followed his career, while placing the celebration inside one of the country’s prominent cultural venues.
Across the three nights, the focus will be on Davido’s musical journey and the people who have been part of it, as reflected in the announcement for the event.
Tickets for the Davido Lagos concert are scheduled to go on sale on September 25, ahead of the December performances.
What This Means For Africa
ORIADÉ: The Residency adds to the growing calendar of major live entertainment experiences taking place on the continent while placing Lagos at the heart of an important career milestone for one of Africa’s internationally recognised music stars.
For Davido, celebrating 15 years through a Davido Lagos concert spanning three nights also connects his international journey with his home audience. It turns a career anniversary into a live experience built around the city and fans who have been part of his story.
The December residency will now bring the ORIADÉ era to the stage, giving Davido three nights to revisit a musical journey that has stretched from his early Nigerian hits to performances before audiences around the world.
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