Davido Recounts Skipping School in 2011 to Perform in Ibadan

Afrobeats star Davido has reflected on his early music journey, revealing that he once skipped school in 2011 to perform at a show in Ibadan, an experience that marked one of his first steps into fame.

Sharing the story on X (formerly Twitter), the Grammy-nominated singer recounted how he left Babcock University to join the “Lynxxx and Friends Tour,” a decision that later landed him in trouble with his father after the performance aired on television.

“In 2011, I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red and Sina picked me up from Babcock, and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour,” Davido wrote. “I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it, I got in so much trouble.
14 years later, we destroyed the stadium. The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the books.”

Now headlining his ‘5ive Alive Tour’, Davido returned to the same city that played a pivotal role in his early career. The tour has attracted large crowds across major Nigerian cities, featuring energetic performances and collaborations with other artists.

Beyond the stage, the singer urged his peers to invest in their home country and support local development.

“To my peers, let’s build back home and give back to our roots. Big love to all our sponsors for backing this historic tour,” he said.

The tour is expected to continue with stops in Abuja and Lagos, before Davido travels to the United States for a special birthday concert at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, on November 20, ahead of his birthday on November 21.

“Abuja and Lagos up next, but next stop is ATL for my birthday, State Farm Arena on November 20th,” he concluded.