While a number of Nigerian contemporary artistes have been able to penetrate the UK’s receptive musical scene and headline at smaller 02 venues, until Sunday night, January 27, Wizkid was the only Nigerian contemporary artiste to have headlined and sold out the magnificent 20,000 capacity 02 Arena.
Davido has also in the past done a number of venues in the UK, but last night, he upped the ante and just like Wizkid, sold out his first headline concert at the prestigious 02 Arena. Not only did he sell out the venue, but he also shut it down.
From the impressive supporting acts to Davido’s epic entrance and energetic performances, here’s how fans on social media are reacting to the pop star’s 02 Arena concert.
THE BEST ENTRANCE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE #davido #davidolivetheo2 WELL DONE DAVIDO @iam_Davido pic.twitter.com/UXBh5XTAEq
— Beverley (@BeverleyMeya) January 27, 2019
The production for @iam_Davido show is pretty impressive at the @TheO2
Not really a fan of Afrobeats tbh but the crowd are really hyped and it’s good to see a young Nigerian doing well. #DavidoAtTheO2 pic.twitter.com/XyQB2oWKeM
— Habeeb Akande (@Habeeb_Akande) January 27, 2019
Davido joins Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kanye West, Drake, Elton John Prince, Alicia Keys, Adele, Celine Dion, Britney Spears on the list of Artists who have sold out the World’s Busiest Music Arena, 20,000 capacity 02 Arena in London as Headliners. #davidoattheO2 pic.twitter.com/boALfdjvQH
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) January 27, 2019
So davido only performed for 1 hour. The hour was good but still 😭😭😭😭 #DavidoAtTheO2
— Rosemarie (@Rosemarie_Bam) January 27, 2019
You did it @iam_Davido . We are all proud of you and what you have achieved , today marks the beginning of greater things to come . We sold out the O2 and we will sell out a bigger Venue next year , for now let’s celebrate the O2 Shutdown !!!! OBO …BADDEST #30BG #DavidoAtTheO2 pic.twitter.com/qsq452ONKP
— Wande 🔌 (@BlaccMajek) January 27, 2019
This is not Photoshop, this is #DavidoAtTheO2 Sold Out Show #davido ✔️✔️✔️ pic.twitter.com/z9VCTtQ2z0
— Dibi’s (@surest_diva) January 27, 2019
Am screaming 😭😭😭
Davido’s Entrance 🔥🔥🔥
Complete Shutdown!!! Son of Mercy!!! OBO!!!!#DavidoLiveat02 #davidoattheO2 https://t.co/wokpBdQYOk— Honey pop👅👑 (@kng_Hoyindaa) January 27, 2019
This is crazy yo!!!!! LIVE BAND CRAZY!!!! SHUTDOWN!!!!
ENERGY 100!!!!
DAVIDO SON OF MERCY!!!! #DavidoLiveat02 #davidoattheO2 pic.twitter.com/KYfYXIIppA
— Omoniyi Israel (@omoissyy) January 27, 2019