During the 23rd BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Nigerian afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, better known as Davido, delivered an exhilarating performance that captivated the audience. He treated fans to a medley of his popular songs, including ‘Feel’ and ‘Unavailable,’ which are featured on his latest album, ‘Timeless.’
Davido’s energetic performance had the crowd bouncing and fully engaged, creating an electrifying atmosphere. His stage presence and talent left a lasting impression, further solidifying his status as one of Nigeria’s top artists.
Notably, Davido became the second Nigerian artist to perform at the prestigious BET Awards, following Fireboy DML’s performance last year, where he performed his hit track ‘Peru.’
In an interview with Billboard’s Neena Rouhani prior to his performance, Davido discussed the significant rise of afrobeats in the United States. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity to perform at the BET Awards, acknowledging the immense potential for afrobeats to make a lasting impact internationally.
Having lived in the United States and shared African music with his American friends in the past, Davido always believed in the potential of afrobeats to garner global recognition. He gave credit to other afrobeats artists who are contributing to the genre’s success, emphasizing their hard work, tours, and dedication in spreading the afrobeats movement worldwide.