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Renowned Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at State House, Freetown, ahead of his highly anticipated performance at Sugar Land Beach.
Introducing Davido and his delegation, the Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, thanked President Bio for granting them an audience. He noted that the award-winning artiste was in Sierra Leone to headline a major entertainment show organized by Sierra Leoneans, set to take place at Sugar Land Beach in western Freetown.
Mr. Bio described Davido as a brother and member of the wider Sierra Leonean family, highlighting that the artiste personally expressed his desire to pay a courtesy call on the President upon arrival. He assured that all arrangements had been finalized to guarantee a high-quality performance, supported by robust security measures.
Expressing his gratitude, Davido thanked President Bio for the warm reception. He described his experience in Sierra Leone as exceptional, praising the hospitality and security arrangements. Referring to Sierra Leone as his “second home,” the singer assured of future visits, including performances after the completion of the National Stadium.
“We will definitely come back to Sierra Leone for more performances and even to relax and spend time with my brothers, sisters, and friends,” Davido stated.
The singer revealed that his performance, initially scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025, was postponed to Monday, 22 December, due to the grand opening ceremony of the African Nations Cup. He assured fans that the event would be well-coordinated, promising an outstanding performance from himself and his crew.
Welcoming Davido on behalf of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, President Bio noted that the artiste is no stranger to the country, acknowledging that many Sierra Leoneans eagerly anticipate his live performance. The President commended the organizers for staging a fitting end-of-year musical celebration for citizens, marking the close of 2025, and wished Davido, his team, and the organizers a memorable and safe event.
