Social media was set on fire by fans of Afrobeat superstar Davido after July 7 was declared the new World Davido Day.
The Mayor of Houston, Texas, Sylvester Turner, sparked reactions online and within the American city after he declared July 7 an annual date to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Nigerian singer Davido.
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The day is in recognition of Davido’s immense contribution to the City of Houston and the state of Texas at large.
The proclamation was made just before the kick-off of the Afrobeat superstar’s show at the 40,000-capacity Toyota Arena in Houston. And clips that have emerged online from the show are scintillating.
The platform where the singer performed was a recreation of the famous Eko Bridge from Lagos, Nigeria.
See the Mayor’s proclamation letter declaring July 7 as World Davido Day:
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See how netizens reacted to the proclamation
@iruo_the_stallion: “I wonder how much baba go don spend to get this Favour.”
@babsneh001: “Haters won’t be happy with it regardless.”
@officialeterimoni: “Wizkid don do this one since nah, abeg post another thing shuo.”
@officialdjmoimoi: “OBO na ororo of music. OBO na their Papa. OBO no be anybody mate for Nigeria music. Let’s give him some flowers.”
@voke.billions1: “Davido na their Godfather.”