The Oyo State Government has announced the distribution of free tickets to young people across the state for Davido’s 5ive Tour concert in Ibadan.
The government announced this on Friday through its official X handle, stating that it aligns with Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to youth empowerment and his administration’s ongoing support for the creative industry.
It stated, “In line with Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and creative industry support, we are excited to announce that thousands of free tickets have been approved for young people across Oyo State to attend Davido’s 5ive Tour in Ibadan.”
According to the statement, ticket distribution began on Saturday at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Secretariat, Ibadan. Officials said the exercise would be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The statement added, “Distribution is expected to begin exactly at 9:00 am with officials encouraging interested youths to come early as tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.”
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, had announced in October that the Nigerian leg of his 5ive Tour would feature performances across several cities, including Uyo in Akwa Ibom, Yola in Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos.
The Ibadan concert, scheduled for November 9, will be followed by the Lagos homecoming show on December 25.
The Afrobeats star had earlier expressed excitement about returning home to perform after completing his North American tour earlier this year.
“I’m blessed to perform all around the world, and everywhere I go, Nigeria goes with me. But this time, I’m bringing it home,” he said.
Davido, 32, has already thrilled fans in Uyo, Yola and Enugu, with Ibadan now set to host the next leg of the tour before Abuja and Lagos.
The Timeless crooner, who is a multiple award-winning artiste, has also earned Grammy nominations in categories including Best Global Album, Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Performance.
The Ibadan show is organised in partnership with the Oyo State Government through its Agency for Youth Development. It is expected to attract thousands of fans and creatives across the Southwest.
Recall that on Friday, the Recording Academy announced Davido as one of the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The Unavailable singer earned a Best African Music Performance nomination for With You featuring Omah Lay, alongside Burna Boy’s Love, Ayra Starr’s Gimme Dat featuring Wizkid and Tyla’s Push 2 Start.
