Afrobeats star Davido would have a street in Abuja named after him owing to his “enormous contributions” to the entertainment industry.
The Abuja Municipal Area Council made the announcement early this week, mentioning Davido and his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor, whose name would also be assigned to one of the streets in the area.
Davido, born David Adeleke, gave a thumbs up on his social media to the announcement, with some of his fans congratulating him.
According to the statement, the recognition is to appreciate the contribution of both personalities to infrastructural development and impact in the entertainment industry, respectively.
“The development, which was conveyed in a letter dated April 15, 2024, put Governor Adeleke on the famed list of eminent Nigerian leaders and public servants immortalised, which the street naming within the Abuja Municipality in the nation’s capital represents,” part of the statement noted.
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It further indicated: “…to add to this honour, your nephew, David Adeleke, who no doubt has been a character to be emulated by Nigerian youths due to his enormous contributions to the entertainment industry, has honourably been included in the nomination.
Davido’s ‘immortalization’, in the form of street naming, is similar to that of his compatriot, Burna Boy, whose contribution to Afrobeats, was celebrated by the City of Boston in Massachusetts, United States, with the declaration of the 2nd day of March as ‘Burna Boy Day.’
It would be recalled that the last last crooner was praised for using his platform not only to entertain but also to educate and inspire, and start conversations about social justice, equity and representation.
The recognition, according to the declaration, was a result of Burna Boy’s efforts to introduce and popularise Afrobeats in Boston. Officials said Burna Boy, through his performances and advocacy work, had help “amplify the voices of marginalised communities and advocate for their recognition and rights.”