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Davido Lands Major FIFA World Cup 2026 Concert Role

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5 months ago

June 8, 2026

Davido FIFA World Cup 2026 concert appearance will see the Nigerian star headline FIFA’s countdown event in Los Angeles

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for FIFA’s World Cup 2026 countdown concert in Los Angeles, joining international music acts in a major event designed to build excitement ahead of football’s biggest tournament.

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The concert, scheduled for June 10, forms part of FIFA’s synchronised music celebrations taking place across Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico City as organisers intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the globally recognised music project founded by Diplo, in what is expected to be one of the standout entertainment events linked to the tournament countdown.

The announcement further strengthens Davido’s growing international profile and highlights the increasing influence of Afrobeats on the global music stage.

In addition to the concert appearance, the Nigerian singer is featured on FIFA’s official World Cup album, No Place Like Home, which was released on June 5.

The project includes contributions from several Nigerian artists, including Ayra Starr, and features high-profile collaborations involving international stars such as Shakira and Burna Boy.

Davido announced his participation through his social media platform X, where he shared promotional images and details of the event with fans.

“New music this Friday!! ‘NO PLACE LIKE HOME’ with @MAJORLAZER @NellyFurtado @FIFAWorldCup,” the singer wrote.

The post quickly generated widespread reactions across social media, with fans celebrating the achievement and expressing excitement about Davido’s involvement in one of FIFA’s flagship entertainment programmes.

The Davido FIFA World Cup 2026 Concert appearance marks another milestone in the singer’s international career, which has seen him perform on some of the world’s biggest stages and collaborate with leading global artists.

Industry observers say the inclusion of Nigerian artists in FIFA-related projects reflects the growing global appeal of Afrobeats and its expanding role in major international sporting and cultural events.

With the World Cup less than a year away, FIFA is increasingly using music and entertainment to engage fans worldwide, and Davido’s participation is expected to further amplify African representation in the tournament’s cultural celebrations.

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The June 10 concert is anticipated to attract significant global attention as football and music fans gather to celebrate the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.