Nigerian music superstar Davido spent a relaxed and convivial evening in the company of prominent human rights lawyer and leading All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer aspirant, Ady Macauley, during his recent visit to Sierra Leone for the Gbambaode Festival.

The informal engagement, which took place in a warm and cheerful atmosphere, is a follow through on their previous engagements in Nigeria and Ghana. The two figures, who are young leaders the showbiz industry and politics respectively shared conversations and reflections drawn from their experiences in Nigeria and across Africa.

Observers described the moment as light-hearted and cordial, highlighting the mutual respect between the globally celebrated artiste and the Sierra Leonean political figure.

Davido, widely regarded as one of Africa’s biggest music exports, was in Sierra Leone as part of activities surrounding the Gbambaode Festival, a cultural event that celebrates African creativity, music, and heritage. His interaction with Macauley added a notable dimension to the festival, blending entertainment with conversations on leadership, influence, and Africa’s global image.

The meeting also recalled an earlier engagement this year when Davido hosted a brotherly dinner for Ady Macauley at Victoria Island in Lagos. During that meeting, discussions reportedly centred on projecting Africa’s talent, leadership, and vast potential onto the global stage.

Sources close to the interaction noted that the continued engagement between the two reflects Macauley’s expanding influence beyond legal practice and partisan politics, positioning him as a forward-looking leader with a vision for elevating Sierra Leone’s profile regionally and internationally.

The encounter during Davido’s Sierra Leone visit underscored the growing intersections between Africa’s creative industry and leadership voices, as cultural diplomacy continues to play a role in shaping narratives about the continent’s future.