The City of Atlanta has proclaimed November 18 as Davido’s Day after his massive shut-down of the city during the AWAY festival.
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The news was shared in a tweet by Davido, and with a signed copy of the declaration, it read:
“November 18th is now proclaimed as ‘Davido’s Day’ in the city of Atlanta Congratulations, @davido”
November 18th is now proclaimed as ‘Davido’s Day’ in the city of Atlanta 🇺🇸.
Congratulations, @davido🥳 pic.twitter.com/7La8wG8ueb
— DAVIDO STATS (@DAVIDO_STATS) November 22, 2023
The Nigerian music sensation made waves at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta during his highly anticipated “Are We African Yet?” Festival (#AWAYFestival).
Held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023, the event attracted Nigerian celebrities and fans who travelled all the way to Atlanta, Georgia for the spectacular show.
The inaugural edition of the A.W.A.Y. Festival, hosted by veteran comedian Bovi, featured thrilling performances by top Afrobeats artists such as Adekunle Gold, MayorKun, Musa Keys, Spinall, Victony, King Promise, Lo Jay, E Cool, and TXC.
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Expressing his excitement before hitting the stage, Davido tweeted, “ATLANTA! A.W.A.Y. Festival is here! I’ve been dreaming of this moment for a long, long time. To never have played my own show in Atlanta and then have our first one be the festival I’m throwing at @StateFarmArena feels perfect to me. Let’s have a TIMELESS night we’ll never forget.”
Davido, along with fellow artists, delivered electrifying performances, showcasing a lineup of his hit songs.
The A.W.A.Y. Festival, designed as a one-day show, aims to promote and foster cultural exportation and collaboration between Africa and the world. Davido’s extensive collaboration with U.S.-based artists over the years has positioned him as a unique bridge between Africa and the global music scene.
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The official Twitter page of the State Farm Arena confirmed the sold-out status of the event, stating, “SOLD OUT ALERT! Tonight’s #AWAYFESTIVAL is officially sold out! Get ready for an epic night with Davido and special guests.
Closing the show on a high note, Davido announced his upcoming performance at Madison Square Garden, another iconic indoor arena in New York City, scheduled for April 17, 2024.
As Davido’s #AWAYFestival continues to trend, Nigerian tweeps took to Twitter to share their excitement and reactions.
This announcement is coming a day after his 31st birthday, which was also celebrated by fans and colleagues of the Afrobeat star.
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