Davido & Friends Birthday Concert

GRAMMY®-NOMINATED DAVIDO RETURNS TO ATLANTA ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 FOR THE “DAVIDO & FRIENDS BIRTHDAY CONCERT” AT STATE FARM ARENA PRESENTED BY WYNN RECORDS

CELEBRATING THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK ALBUM A GOOD TIME

(New York, NY – October 1 , 2024) Three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar and King of Afrobeats Davido will ring in his 32^nd birthday in style! He takes over the award-winning State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, November 21 for the massive “Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” presented by Wynn Records. He rolls into the home of the Atlanta Hawks for what will be a sellout spectacle highlighted by his seismic performance and all kinds of surprises!

A special fan pre-sale goes live on October 3 at 10am (use code: AGOODTIME) HERE. General on-sale follows on October 4 at 10am est HERE and Ticketmaster.com. 

Given the worldwide demand for his stunning shows, tickets will go fast!

About the show, Ruben C.E.O. of Wynn Records commented, “Davido isn’t just one of the hottest stars in the world; he’s one of the most important and influential. We’re honored he chose to partner with us to celebrate his birthday and the anniversary of one of his most beloved releases. This is definitely going to be a night to remember. We’ll see everyone at State Farm Arena on November 21!”

Davido added, “With so many friends and family in the area, Atlanta is like a second home to me, so there was no better spot to throw my birthday party! We’re doing it bigger than ever though, and I can’t wait for everybody to see what we’ve got planned. A big shout out to Ruben and our friends at Wynn Records for being such great partners. Personally, I can’t wait.”
 

Throughout the evening, Davido will celebrate his birthday in addition to the fifth anniversary of his international breakthrough album A Good Time—which arrived on November 22, 2019. Expect a night highlighted by boundary-breaking bangers delivered with his signature gusto and charisma as well as special guests.

A Good Time still shines as major turning point for Afrobeats worldwide. It not only boasts the Platinum-certified “Fall” and Gold-certified “If,” but it also includes collaborations with an A-list cohort of special guests such as Summer Walker, Gunna, Chris Brown, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Popcaan, and Naira Marley. Beyond tallying half-a-billion streams and counting, it earned widespread acclaim. The Guardian hailed, “Davido’s undeniable charisma and intricate understanding of warm, uplifting pop instrumentation,” and Pitchfork christened it “a buoyant, unsinkable record, one of the genre’s finest ever.”

The show serves as a spiritual successor to his (A.W.A.Y.) Are We African Yet? Festival, which transformed State Farm Arena into the ultimate celebration of African music and culture in 2023. In addition to plugs from Billboard and more, ESSENCE raved, “this event brought a fusion of chart-topping sounds to the stage for a night of unforgettable performances.”

“Davido & Friends Birthday Concert” continues a banner year for the superstar. In April, he sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him. 

Stay tuned for more news and announcements coming soon!

About Davido

In 2024, Davido's global ascent in the music industry continues. With over 5 billion streams and 1.3 billion video views amassed over his 13-year career, Davido, often referred to as "The King of Afrobeats," maintains his position as the most followed Afrobeat artist on social media. In 2023, his fourth studio album, "Timeless," shattered records as the biggest African album in Apple Music history in terms of first-day streams worldwide. It soared to no. 2 on Apple Music's US Albums chart, setting a new record for an African album. Ultimately, the record achieved over 1 billion streams, earning Davido multiple awards and nominations, including three Grammy nominations in 2023, notably for Global Music Album of the Year.
 

In 2023, Davido made a triumphant return to live performances with his sold-out U.S. and international "Timeless Tour." Highlights included capacity crowds at New York’s Madison Square Garden, London’s O2 Arena, Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena and Torontos Budweiser Stage, in addition to his highly successful A.W.A.Y Festival at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena in November of 2023.  Davido's influence extended to social media, where his "Unavailable" dance challenge went viral with over +100 million videos featured on TikTok.
 

Regarded as a cultural ambassador bridging Africa and the world, Davido graced the cover of Forbes Magazine in 2023. His career milestones include leading the 2022 FIFA World Cup Soundtrack and headlining AfroNation globally. Davido's international media presence includes appearances on prominent platforms such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show, The Daily Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Jennifer Hudson Show. He has received over 30 international awards and nominations, including a 2023 MTV VMA nomination for "Best Afrobeats."
 

In November of 2024, Davido will return to the State Farm Arena for the Davido & Friends Birthday Concert, marking the fifth anniversary of his transformative international breakthrough album, A Good Time.