Mixed Reactions as Davido Meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris

Afrobeats superstar Davido has sparked widespread conversation following his recent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

The Nigerian singer, born David Adeleke, shared photos from the visit on Thursday, October 23, describing it as “an honor” on his verified social media accounts.

“It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world,” Davido wrote on Instagram.

The pictures captured the 32-year-old artist in a cordial exchange with Macron, joined by his manager Asa Asika and nightlife promoter Pascal ‘Cubana Chief Priest’ Okechukwu.

Online Reactions

The meeting quickly stirred mixed reactions among fans online.

While many praised Davido for his growing global influence, others criticized the gesture, questioning its relevance to Nigeria.

One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote: “Vision wey you no share give Tinubu, you carry go Macron.”

Another commented: “You no help Nigeria, na France president you dey advise.”

A few others also questioned Cubana Chief Priest’s presence, with one fan joking, “Chief Priest don turn Davido handbag, just traveling everywhere.”

A Broader Context

The meeting follows Davido’s recent appointment as Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, expanding his profile beyond music into public service.

For Macron, the engagement aligns with his ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with African cultural figures and reshape France’s image on the continent.

For Davido, it marks another step in a career that has long bridged music, business, and diplomacy. From headlining the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in Qatar to releasing his record-breaking 2023 album Timeless, the singer’s influence has grown far beyond the stage.

With over 70 million followers across major social platforms, Davido remains Nigeria’s most-followed entertainer and one of Africa’s most recognized global ambassadors.

Whether the Paris meeting leads to concrete collaborations or remains a symbolic gesture, one thing is clear — Davido’s name now carries weight in global cultural and diplomatic circles, reaffirming Afrobeats as one of Nigeria’s most powerful exports.