Faisal Salisu DambattaPopular singer, songwriter, and record producer Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, explained that his decision to choose Akwa Ibom as the first state in Nigeria to host his concert is because of the high-quality facilities available there.
During a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and Nigeria’s Senate President Senator Godwill Akpabio, Davido mentioned that selecting Akwa Ibom for his first live show in Nigeria in 14 years was due to the state’s inherent potential.
According to him, everything about Akwa Ibom State is “beautiful, ” adding that if all states in the country were like Akwa Ibom, he would have been comfortable touring around the whole country.
The music icon commended Governor Eno for his good works in the state, especially in maintaining peace and security and for providing platforms for the youths to excel.
He said, “When we were looking around Africa, five places came, and Akwa Ibom was at the top of the list. A lot of people are flying from other states that don’t have this type of facility.
“I am excited, it is(the Akwa Ibom tour) is best of its kind. We toured America already, and it was a great success, and we were looking for a good facility around Africa, and Akwa Ibom is one of the places that we found out.
”You have a standard facility, that’s why we are starting here. As time goes, we will keep doing the other states and I am just excited the stadium is already filled up, so let’s get ready and shut it down.”
In his remark, Akpabio commended Eno for his leadership disposition, describing him as both youth and sports-friendly.
He commended Davido for choosing Akwa Ibom State, saying that a good number of youths have been mentored through his platform, and urged him to carry some Akwa Ibom budding stars with him as he tours around other countries abroad.
Eno, in his remarks, appreciated the music icon for being an inspiration to the younger generation, adding that his commitment and determination have taken his career to the zenith.
“We want to thank you for being an inspiration to the younger generation. For me, you have taken your career to the zenith, and it is an inspiration to the youths that what they set their hand to do is possible and achievable.
“We are a youth-friendly state and we are trying to develop talents. Thank you for sharing the stage with some of our local entertainers, which is an inspiration to them that one day, they can also aspire to be like you,” Eno concluded.
