Afrobeats heavyweight Davido has been awarded a commemorative plaque following his landmark sold-out concert at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
The plaque was presented in recognition of the superstar’s spectacular performance on Saturday, July 26, 2025, where over 18,000 fans packed into the 19,800-capacity venue, creating an electric atmosphere that highlighted the global rise of Afrobeats.
This milestone event marks another significant moment in Davido’s decorated international career. Known for his energetic stage presence and anthemic hits, the Nigerian singer delivered a powerful performance that left Toronto fans buzzing.
.@davido with his sold-out plaque for selling out the “Scotiabank Arena” yesterday’s night in Ontario 🇨🇦. pic.twitter.com/hJ9mQoBoHl
— DAVIDO STATS (@DAVIDO_STATS) July 27, 2025
The achievement underscores Davido’s ever-expanding international footprint, reinforcing his reputation as a leading figure in African music and a driving force behind Afrobeats’ worldwide popularity.
Selling out a major North American arena like Scotiabank speaks volumes about Davido’s star power and the genre’s surging influence beyond the African continent. With each global show, Davido continues to break barriers and bring African sound to the world stage.
🚨Davido Receives a Plaque for his Sold Out Show at the 19,800 Capacity Scotiabank Arena 🇨🇦🏟️ pic.twitter.com/OnVgKMp0PN
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) July 27, 2025
In other news, Davido and American R&B icon Chris Brown have hit a significant milestone, as their 2019 smash hit, “Blow My Mind,” has officially been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The certification, which denotes over 500,000 units sold across the U.S. market, marks Davido’s fourth Gold-certified single in the country, a testament to his growing influence and enduring success in the global music scene.
Released in July 2019, Blow My Mind became an instant hit, lauded for its smooth fusion of Afropop rhythms and R&B melodies.