Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, publicly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday.
Davido was accompanied by entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. The visit followed their earlier engagement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Speaker Abbas described the meeting as “warm and engaging,” emphasizing their discussion on the unifying power of music and its ability to inspire and uplift the nation.
“It was a pleasure to welcome award-winning artist @davido in a warm and engaging setting today,” Abbas wrote. “We had a rich conversation about the unifying power of music and its potential to inspire and uplift our nation.”
He noted that Davido shared insights into his latest project, calling it “a celebration of our culture and a voice for the new generation.”
Speaker Abbas commended the artist for using his platform to positively influence young Nigerians and promote the country’s rich cultural heritage on the global stage.
“Our youth and creative industries are essential to Nigeria’s future, and I remain committed to supporting the arts as a vital pillar of national development,” he added. “This visit is a testament to the growing synergy between governance and culture as we continue to celebrate Nigerian excellence on the global stage.”