Afrobeats superstar Davido made a significant visit to the Canadian High Commissioner in Nigeria, as shared in an X post by @CanHCNigeria. The post, which includes two images, captures a moment of diplomatic engagement, highlighting discussions on deepening trade and investment collaboration in creative industries, aviation, energy, and technology. The visit, which also celebrated Davido’s upcoming 5IVE Alive Tour in Canada, underscores the growing ties between Nigeria and Canada. This article explores the details of the meeting, its significance, and the reactions it sparked on social media.
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It is not every day that your High Commissioner gets to host @davido!
— Canada in Nigeria (@CanHCNigeria) May 23, 2025
Thanks for the conversation on deepening trade and investment collaboration in creative industries, aviation, energy, technology and other sectors where Canada is a partner of choice. pic.twitter.com/iHEiruqcAH
The X post by @CanHCNigeria reveals that the High Commissioner hosted Davido to discuss opportunities for collaboration between Canada and Nigeria. The first image shows Davido, dressed in a traditional blue patterned outfit with a cap emblazoned with the number “5,” walking alongside the High Commissioner, who is in a formal suit with a Nigerian flag pin. The second image captures an indoor setting with Canadian and Nigerian flags on a table, alongside banners promoting Canada, indicating a formal meeting environment.
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Davido’s visit to the Canadian High Commissioner is a milestone in cultural diplomacy. As a global Afrobeats icon, Davido represents the vibrancy of Nigeria’s creative industry, which has gained international recognition. His presence at such a meeting underscores the potential for creative industries to drive economic growth, a focus of Canada’s trade missions, as seen in past initiatives like the Canadian Creative Industries Trade Mission to Dubai in 2022.
The discussions also touch on aviation, a critical sector for Nigeria, where new airlines like United Nigeria Airlines and Green Africa Airways commenced operations in 2021. Energy and technology, areas of mutual interest, further highlight the multifaceted nature of Canada-Nigeria collaboration, especially given Nigeria’s role as a hub for international programs like those of the World Health Organization.
The X post garnered significant engagement, with fans celebrating Davido’s influence and the diplomatic milestone. @ewaadecooks praised Davido’s journey, stating, “The roads this young man has walked! Love him or hate him, this man; Davido is the INFLUENCE in the word; influential.” Others, like @RabsonLee and @Moweyyyy184273, referred to Davido as “The African Goat 🐐” and “The biggest 🐐,” respectively, reflecting his stature in the music industry.
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The post also received simple expressions of admiration, with users like @Bbless78 and @KanyenotWes sharing heart and smiley emojis. @Successful1o1’s comment, “👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿,” further underscores the widespread support for Davido’s diplomatic engagement. The overall sentiment highlights Davido’s role as a cultural ambassador and the excitement surrounding his upcoming Canadian tour.
