In a significant cultural exchange, Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido paid a courtesy visit to President Julius Maada Bio at the State House in Freetown on December 22, 2025.
The visit took place during the high-energy Gbamgbaode Festival, where Davido headlined his “5ive Alive Tour” at Sugarland Beach.
During their meeting at the State House of Sierra Leone, Davido expressed deep gratitude for the warm reception, famously describing Sierra Leone as his “second home”. He praised the nation’s hospitality and security, while promising further visits following the completion of the National Stadium.
President Bio warmly welcomed the global icon, noting that the singer is “no stranger” to the country and commending organisers for staging such a fitting end-of-year musical celebration.
The performance, which was rescheduled to Monday night to avoid clashing with the African Nations Cup opening ceremony, saw Davido take the stage before midnight.
The festival, which featured Sierra Leonean cultural elements in Davido’s attire, successfully drew massive crowds to celebrate the close of 2025.
