Davido Calls Sierra Leone His Second Home During Meeting with President Bio Before AFCON Beach Event

Davido meets Sierra Leone President

Global Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, better known as Davido, met with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio in Freetown earlier this week, as part of his engagements surrounding the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 celebrations. The visit preceded his much-awaited beach festival performance, reigniting excitement among his massive West African fanbase.

This visit marks another milestone in Davido’s record-breaking 5ive Alive World Tour, which has seen the chart-topping artist grace stages and high-level meetings across multiple continents. The “FIA” hitmaker has been actively bridging cultures through musical diplomacy in recent months.

During the presidential meeting, Davido expressed his profound connection with Sierra Leone, referring to the nation as his “home away from home,” praising the unwavering support from Salone fans throughout his career.

“The energy here is unmatched. I won’t just return for concerts—I’m bringing a historic stadium experience to Sierra Leone soon,” the Grammy-nominated star declared, hinting at future large-scale events in the country.

Davido and President Julius Maada Bio

Reminiscing about his earlier performances, Davido highlighted his 2017 Freetown show’s unprecedented turnout.

“Seeing 50,000+ fans singing every word reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s special place in my journey,” he shared, sparking nostalgia among longtime supporters.

President Bio lauded Davido’s cultural impact, stating that his visit energized the nation’s youth ahead of AFCON festivities. He emphasized how the artist’s global success exemplifies Africa’s thriving creative renaissance.

“Artists like Davido are redefining Africa’s voice worldwide. His fusion of entertainment and pan-African unity aligns with our vision,” President Bio remarked during their discussion.

Social media erupted with footage from the meeting, underscoring Davido’s unique position as both a musical icon and continental ambassador. The interaction follows his recent diplomatic exchanges with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and France’s Emmanuel Macron, further cementing his cross-border influence.