Massive Crowd Gathers as Davido and Asa Deliver Powerful Performances at Ogun State Event
Nigerian music stars Davido and Asa delivered thrilling performances at the Gateway Games 2024 opening ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
According to Legit.ng, the event drew a huge crowd and saw dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in attendance.
Music Meets Passion in Abeokuta
Fans erupted with excitement as Asa gave a soulful live performance of the Ogun State anthem, adding a moving cultural element to the ceremony. Her voice and delivery captured the emotion of the moment, earning loud cheers from the audience.
Shortly after Asa’s performance, Davido hit the stage with an energetic set that immediately turned up the tempo.
The DMW label boss performed a mix of crowd favorites, electrifying the stadium and causing fans to rush toward the stage as he made his entrance.
A trending video clip showed the singer sprinting toward the stage while fans tried to follow him.
“Now I kn why David killed Goliath in the bible… how e take dey attend all this event with full energy… God create person here… oba obo.” – @__collins011 (Instagram comment)
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Davido’s non-stop energy has been a major talking point online. Just hours before the event, he had made an emotional appearance at his manager, Asa Asika’,s wedding, where he was seen holding back tears during his speech.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster, he still delivered a show-stopping performance at the stadium.
The event was filled with love from fans, who praised Davido for his tireless energy and passion for music.
Several social media users also commented on how deeply connected his security team appeared, especially one bouncer who constantly kept a close eye on him during the chaos.
Article updated 4 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
