Julius Okorie
Fans of Nigerian music superstar Davido who had set their minds on grooving at the forthcoming 50 Cent’s Concert billed for July 3rd in London, have been hit below the belt.
This follows announcement by the Emi Omo Baba Olowo crooner withdrawing from the reportedly sold out concert scheduled to hold at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The concert is expected to also feature R&B legend Mary J. Blige.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelHowever, via a post on Instagram stories on Saturday, Davido emphasised that his withdrawal was not due to poor ticket sales but rather “a matter of principle and respect for my craft.”
“Despite strong fan support and impressive ticket sales, there have been major misalignments regarding the event’s execution, particularly concerning key elements required to uphold the integrity and quality of my performance. Unfortunately, these issues remain unresolved,” Davido said.
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He continued, “As a result, I regret to inform you that I will no longer be performing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 3rd. Please note, the show still holds, but without Davido.”
The ‘Unavailable’ hitmaker stated that he and his team had made every effort to ensure the performance met the standards his fans expect.
“Over the past few weeks, I have extended my full support and professionalism to The Neto Future Group, promoters of @iconicpresents, with the sincere intention of delivering a performance that meets the high standards my fans deserve.
“My team and I have worked tirelessly in preparation, and I am incredibly grateful to the thousands of fans who purchased tickets in anticipation. This decision is not a reflection of turnout or support; it is a matter of principle and respect for my craft, my fans, and the culture I represent,” he added.
Davido reassured fans that all of his other summer shows remain on schedule.
“London, I’ll see you guys soon, I promise! Rest of the shows this summer are still happening. 5ive is still alive! See you guys in Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Canada and the US! Africa must be respected,” he said.
However, while Davido insists he withdrew from the event and that his withdrawal has nothing to do with ticket sales, 50 Cent reportedly gave another version of the story saying the Nigerian superstar was rather removed because he could’t sell 5,000 seats allocated to him.
More clarifications are expected to emerge over the withdrawal or removal as the case may be as date for the concert approaches.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
