Davido announces 3 night Lagos residency from the 17th to 19th December at the National Theatre of Nigeria, celebrating his latest album ‘Oriadé’ and 15 years in the music industry

Today, 5x Grammy nominated leading Afrobeats voice Davido announced a historic three-night residency taking place at The National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria from December 17-19. The announcement arrives alongside an official residency trailer and the release of the music video for his standout record, On The Road.

Davido’s three-night residency marks the first time the African star will bring his new album, Oriadé, to life onstage in Lagos, and is one of the first residencies hosted by an Afrobeats artist in Nigeria. The homecoming event represents a full-circle moment for Davido as he celebrates 15 years in music and returns to the city that has been at the heart of his journey from emerging artist to one of Africa’s most influential global stars.

Taking place at one of Lagos’ most iconic cultural institutions, Davido will deliver live performances of ORIADÉ alongside career-defining hits, with special guest appearances throughout each evening, making the residency a landmark celebration of music, culture and Nigerian excellence.

Released alongside the residency trailer is the official music video for Davido’s standout track “On The Road,” offering an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Davido’s life in constant motion through a collection of real-life moments over the past year. The video features snapshots of Davido’s travels around the world, including stops on his 5IVE ALIVE World Tour in Nigeria,

Toronto and New York; the opening ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco; his historic Coachella debut; and his appearances at Paris Fashion Week, capturing the fast pace of a career that has taken Davido around the world.

In the context of the Lagos residency, the song’s message takes on a deeper meaning as Davido prepares to return home for three unforgettable nights. After 15 years spending his life “on the road,” Davido is bringing the journey full circle, back to the city where it all began. Honoring his roots in Nigeria, Davido’s residency will celebrate the people, culture, and community that have been part of his journey from the very beginning.

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As the most followed Afrobeats artist on social media with more than 58 million followers, Davido has spent the past fifteen years helping transform Afrobeats from a regional movement into one of the world’s most influential genres. Earlier this year, he wrapped his 42-date 5IVE ALIVE TOUR — the largest African concert tour of 2025 — spanning twelve countries across four continents, and made his historic debut at Coachella. Davido was featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album with the single “No Place Like Home” alongside Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado. Most recently, Davido released his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, featuring global

talent including Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, Aya Nakumara, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD, and GL Ceejay. The expansive body of work arrived during a landmark year for the global star, who is celebrating fifteen years in music while entering a new chapter honoring his journey. 5x Grammy-nominated, Davido continues to demonstrate his far-reaching impact, helping shape the global rise of Afrobeats while establishing himself as one of the defining artists of his generation.