Nigerian-American Afrobeats star Davido is set to headline a three-night residency at the newly remodelled National Theatre in Lagos this December.
The concerts, scheduled to hold from 17 to 19 December, will mark the first live performance of his latest album, Oriadé, in Nigeria.
Announcing the residency on X, the singer wrote: “LAGOS!!! We bringing it HOME! 15 years of madness and there’s nowhere I’d rather be.”
He added: “ORIADÉ: The Residency comes to the National Theatre for 3 nights this December.”
The 13-track album, released in July, features collaborations with Black Sherif, Mayorkun, FOLA, Leon Thomas, Aya Nakamura, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay.
Davido is expected to perform songs from Oriadé alongside selections from his previous albums, giving fans a mix of new material and career-spanning hits.
The residency coincides with the 15th anniversary of the singer’s music career and is expected to feature special guests across the three nights.
The concerts are among the first major entertainment announcements for the ‘Detty December’ festive season, a period traditionally associated with increased economic activity and major cultural events across Nigeria.
The announcement was accompanied by a trailer and the release of the music video for his single, ‘On the Road’, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at Davido’s life, including his Coachella debut earlier this year.
For the five-time Grammy nominee, the Lagos homecoming is expected to provide an opportunity to reconnect with family, celebrate his roots and perform for longtime fans.
