Davido Honours Victims of Ongoing Tragedies in Nigeria, Holds a Minute Silent During Atlanta Concert

Davido Honours Victims of Ongoing Tragedies in Nigeria, Holds a Minute Silent During Atlanta Concert

  • Nigerian superstar Davido paused his 5ALive Tour concert at State Farm Arena on Tuesday night for a heartfelt moment of silence
  • The concert, which also served as a celebration of Davido’s 33rd birthday, took a reflective turn
  • The singer took a moment to honour those affected by recent events in Nigeria, leaving many emotional online

In response to recent tragedies around Nigeria, Nigerian superstar Davido has once again warmed people's hearts by pausing his Atlanta performance to observe a sombre moment of quiet.

The performance at State Farm Arena was part of his 5ALive Tour and also served as a celebration of his 33rd birthday.

Davido pauses Atlanta concert for heartfelt moment of silence
Davido’s emotional gesture leaves fans reflecting at Atlanta concert. Credit: @davido
Source: Instagram

In remembrance of the victims of the church attack in Eruku, Kwara State, and the kidnapping of Kebbi schoolchildren, both of which have caused widespread indignation, the artist asked the audience to remain still.

Speaking to the crowd, Davido stated:

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“We are going through a lot as a nation. We stand strong together. Can we have a moment of silence, please?”

Watch his video below:

Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido reacted to the viral attack on a church in Kwara and the abduction of girls in Kebbi State.

The country was thrown into confusion over the two attacks, one in Kwara and the other in Kebbi, with many celebrities lending their voices.

In a post on his Instagram story, Davido sent his condolences to the families affected by the attacks.

He expressed that his heart goes out to the young girls in Kebbi, stating that no family deserves such pain.

The singer also emphasised that people should stand together in unity so that every child can grow up in safety.

Davido halts performance to honor those affected in Nigeria
Davido’s Atlanta show takes emotional turn for Nigeria. Credit: @davido
Source: Instagram

In his post, Davido called on people to help bring the abducted girls back to their families.

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He urged those with credible information to work with security agencies to aid in their safe return.

The music star prayed for God’s protection over the girls while they remained in the abductors' custody.

Davido also laid a curse on the sponsors of insecurity and disorder in Nigeria, wishing them shame for their actions.

Reacting to the post, fans of the superstar tagged Burna Boy and Wizkid, taunting them over their silence on the issue.

One fan pointed out that while Davido was concerned about the state of the nation, Burna Boy was sending his fans away from his concert. They also took a swipe at Wizkid for always staying mute on matters like this.

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Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

lizzy.beauty_hair_and_bags said:

"He was even crying 😢 🙌🙌🙌."

sheisaduke said:

"Which one you don do? Sheebi he even drop official statement Watin you see say our other musicians don do?"

sarawillsj said:

"Love you OBO."

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royalsifnaturals_skincare said:

"Happy birthday David age gracefully oriade."

offic_ialinfinity said:

"001 for a reason ❤️❤️."

debbieaj21 said:

"@davido , God bless and keep protecting you. The guy after God's heart."

Burna Boy's security guard taunts Davido

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Burna Boy's security guard made controversial remarks about Davido while he was busy taking pictures with Odogwu's whip.

In the viral post, the security guard was seen taking a swipe at Davido, even sending him to the gallows while pretending not to know him.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue a program in media and communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.