Award-winning music star David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has expressed gratitude to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
In an Instagram post, the singer shared photos from his performance in the country as he revealed that they touched his soul. He stated that their energy, love, and the way they embraced him felt like home. The singer further noted how their roots run deep, their rhythm connected by history, spirit, and sound.
Davido added that he saw Africa in them and them in him. According to him, the way they carried the music like it was their own story reminded him that Afrobeats isn’t just sound; it’s a legacy.
“TRINIDAD!!! Y’all really touched my soul with this one! The energy, the love, the way you embraced me—it felt like HOME. Our roots run deep, our rhythm connected by history, by spirit, by SOUND! From the drums to the melodies, from the way y’all move to the culture itself — I saw Africa in you, and you in me. , the way you carried the music like it was your own story, reminded me that Afrobeats isn’t just sound—it’s a LEGACY, a heartbeat that lives across oceans. Thank you for reminding me of that! WE ARE ONE!”.
Over the years, Davido has proven himself to be one of the greatest of his time. He has had quite several successful albums and shows that pulled in thousands of fans. He has performed in many countries outside Africa, and he often draws mammoth crowds during his performances, which goes to show just how far his influence has gone.
In September, the singer achieved a major milestone in his career, as he made it to the Billboard Honor Roll of 2024 for topping the streaming charts. The singer was the only Nigerian singer to make it to the list, which was quite a big deal for any artist at all.
In April, Davido had bragged as he reflected on his musical journey. In a tweet, he expressed that since he came into the game, nobody has had peace, as he admitted that he loved that effect.
Last year, the Grammy nominee noted how people always come together to discredit him. However, God was working overtime for him. He declared that 2024 was his year as he admonished people to fix their speakers as he was coming.
He had also sent a message to his naysayers and those who underestimated him. The Afrobeat singer told his haters and critics never to play with God as he listed out his wins, noting how people mocked him for not having a Grammy nomination, and now he had it and much more.
