Nigerian music star Davido is back to showbiz months after going off the radar due to the loss of his son.
Davido announced his return with a significant performance on the international stage performing at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The musician joined America’s Arizona-bred pop singer, Trinidad Cardona and Qatari-based songwriter Aisha for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack Hayya Hayya (Better Together).
In a short video posted to social media ahead of his performance, Davido is heard saying, “Tell the world I’m back.”
Davido: I'm back, let's go ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nFHRYidWZH
— African Folder (@africanfolder) December 18, 2022
Davido, since the sad passing of his son David Adedeji Adeleke Jr. on October 31, 2022, remained silent and stayed off social media until today, December 18, 2022, when he shared pictures of himself and his wife, Chioma.
ETA 1hr 🇶🇦 #WorldcupQatar2022 pic.twitter.com/4qu7mRSP6q
— Davido (@davido) December 18, 2022