Afrobeats megastar Davido recently took fans down memory lane with a heartfelt post reflecting on his humble beginnings and how far he’s come in his remarkable journey.
The Grammy-nominated artist reminisced about a defining moment back in 2011, when he skipped school just to perform in Ibadan, a move that, at the time, got him into serious trouble but ultimately became part of his origin story.
Sharing the story on X (formerly Twitter), Davido wrote:
“In 2011, I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red and Sina picked me up from Babcock, and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour. I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it, I got in so much trouble.
14 years later, we destroyed the stadium. The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the books.”
Now, more than a decade later, Davido is headlining his 5ive Alive Tour, which has swept across major Nigerian cities, Ibadan included, with massive turnouts and electric performances.
The shows have seen him share stages with fellow stars, creating unforgettable moments for fans nationwide.
Beyond the music, Davido’s message was deeper a call to action for his peers to reinvest in their roots and uplift their communities.
“To my peers, let’s build back home and give back to our roots. Big love to all our sponsors for backing this historic tour,” he added.
The tour is set to continue with upcoming stops in Abuja and Lagos, before Davido jets off to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta for a special performance on November 20, just a day before his birthday celebration on the 21st.
“Abuja and Lagos up next, but next stop is ATL for my birthday, State Farm Arena on November 20th,” he concluded.
From sneaking out of school to shutting down stadiums, Davido’s journey is a full-circle moment, proof that dreams, discipline, and destiny can truly align.
In 2011 I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red and Sina picked me up from Babcock and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour. I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it I got in so much trouble.
14 years later, we destroyed the… pic.twitter.com/oOUb2lU0Xo— Davido (@davido) November 12, 2025