Three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Afrobeats superstar and cultural icon Davido takes his 32nd birthday celebration to the next level with a livestream of his highly anticipated “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert”. Broadcasting live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 21, fans from across the globe can tune in via Kiswe’s state-of-the-art streaming technology.
Building on the massive success of last year’s A.W.A.Y (Are We African Yet?) Festival, this event promises to be a sold-out spectacle featuring electrifying performances, unforgettable surprises, and appearances by special guests. Fans eager to join the celebration won’t want to miss the action.
“I am so happy to share this special night with everyone in the audience,” says Davido. “And now, through our partnership with KISWE, we are breaking boundaries and sharing this moment with fans across the world”.
“We are excited to be partnering with Davido to help celebrate his birthday with a very special interactive livestream for his fans around the world,” said Kiswe CEO Glenn Booth. “We look forward to bringing the party directly to his fans wherever they happen to be watching on November 21”.
The concert solidifies Davido’s reputation as a global ambassador for African music and culture. Tickets for the livestream are now available, starting at just $15.99 (+/- R287) at concerts.iamdavido.com
In 2024, Davido solidified his status as a prominent figure in the global music landscape. Frequently referred to as “The King of Afrobeats,” this American-born, Nigerian-raised artist has achieved over 5 billion streams and more than 1.2 billion video views throughout his 13-year career.
As the most followed Afrobeat artist on social media, Davido has played a pivotal role in bringing Afrobeats to a worldwide audience. In 2023, he made history as the first African artist to reach the top of the iTunes Album Chart with his critically acclaimed fourth studio album, “Timeless,” which has garnered over 1 billion streams and earned three Grammy nominations: Global Music Album of the Year for “Timeless,” Global Music Performance for "Feel," and Best African Musical Performance for the hit single “Unavailable.”
His successful 2023 also included sold-out Timeless tours in the U.S. and internationally, alongside record-breaking streaming figures for “Timeless.” Additionally, he enhanced his social media presence with the viral TikTok dance challenge for “Unavailable,” which surpassed 100 million video creations.
As a dynamic touring artist, Davido's April 2024 performance at Madison Square Garden marked a significant milestone, while 2023 featured sold-out shows worldwide, including multiple performances at London’s O2 and Atlanta's State Farm Arena.
His career highlights also encompass headlining “AfroNation” events globally and delivering a memorable performance at the 2022 World Cup, which reached an audience of over 250 million viewers. Davido made a remarkable entry into the global music scene in 2019 with his hit singles “If” and “Fall” from the album "A Good Time," which achieved 1.2 billion streams. In 2020, he followed up with his third studio album, "A Better Time," which included popular tracks such as “FEM,” "Holy Ground" featuring Nicki Minaj, and "Shopping Spree" featuring Chris Brown.
Davido has garnered over 30 international awards and nominations, including nominations for the 2023 Grammy, BET, EMA, and VMA Awards. In 2023, he was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine, solidifying his status as a global media powerhouse.
His extensive media presence includes appearances on prominent shows such as The Tonight Show, Live with Jimmy Kimmel, The Daily Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, as well as features in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex, Uproxx, The New York Times, and Apple's Zane Lowe, among others.
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