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Afrobeats superstar Davido, born David Adeleke, is thrilling fans across North America with his electrifying 2025 “5IVE Alive” tour. The musical journey kicked off July 11 in Los Angeles and will culminate November 20 in Atlanta, with sold-out stadiums marking every stop. Between performances, the chart-topping artist sat down with NoireTV-GlobalblackTV for an exclusive interview.
As anticipation builds for his star-studded Miami wedding weekend (reportedly August 9-10), the “Timeless” hitmaker shares intimate details about his tour highlights, family life, and post-nuptial plans. Read on for captivating excerpts:
Q: Your tour is breaking records! What makes this experience so unforgettable?
A; Absolutely magical! Having studied in America and lived between continents, I’ve witnessed our culture’s incredible global rise. It’s not just about the music – seeing Nigerian fashion, cuisine, and artistry gaining worldwide recognition? That’s the real victory.
Q: How does “5IVE Alive” elevate your previous “Timeless” arena shows?
A; We’ve taken production to astronomical levels! While “Timeless” was revolutionary, this tour features next-level staging thanks to genius collaborator Cobhams Asuquo. The energy? Unmatched! Every ticket vanished like magic.
Q: Omah Lay joined you for an explosive Toronto performance…
A; *laughs* That collab was destined for greatness! Though we’ve both been swamped – him recording his new album, me touring – making time for Toronto created pure history. Our musical chemistry? Undeniable!
Q: From “Omo Baba Olowo” to global icon – how do you handle perceptions about privilege?
A; *serious tone* Listen, I left home at 15 to carve my own path! My upbringing taught values, not entitlement. Nigeria loves underdog stories, but quality music transcends backgrounds. My hustle speaks for itself.
Q: With governors in your family, ever consider politics?
A; *animated* Absolutely not! *laughter* Music brings joy – politics brings headaches! Though it’s in our DNA, I’ll stick to entertaining millions worldwide.
Q: Dream alternate career?
A; Two paths: media personality or… *grins* my business degree means I could’ve been corporate! But creativity runs too deep – entertainment was always calling.
Q: The world awaits your Miami wedding! What’s next?
A; Think bigger! After celebrating love, I’m announcing an African Stadium Tour, producing films, releasing documentaries… and upgrading to a palatial new home! The grind never stops.
