Afrobeat sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to take center stage as the headliner for the UnitedMasters Grammy Weekend Concert, marking the prelude to the 66th Academy Grammy Awards.
The concert, featuring Davido, Dominican rapper Tokischa, and South Africa-based DJ Artist Uncle Waffles, is scheduled to unfold at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, February 2, 2024.
This precedes the prestigious awards ceremony slated for Sunday, February 4, at the Crypto Com Arena in Los Angeles.
UnitedMasters shared this exciting development on its Instagram account on Thursday, building anticipation for the event.
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Notably, last year’s edition of the event attracted over 2,500 fans and a star-studded audience, including luminaries such as Jay Z, Beyonce, Nas, DJ Khaled, Wiz Khalifa, Future, Damson Idris, and other influential figures.
Davido’s recent success has been underscored by the remarkable achievement of his comeback album, “Timeless,” which has surpassed one billion streams.
The album not only received widespread acclaim but also earned three Grammy nominations in the categories of Best Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Global Music Album for the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Expressing his reaction to the Grammy nominations, Davido highlighted the importance of resilience, particularly in light of previous recognitions bestowed upon his contemporaries, Burna Boy and Wizkid, by the academy.
In a gesture of appreciation, Davido received honors from Atlanta and Georgia in October, where specific days were dedicated to lauding his achievements.
Atlanta declared November 18, 2023, as Davido’s Day, and Fulton County, Georgia, designated November 21, 2023, as Davido Appreciation Day.
Additionally, the Georgia State Assembly acknowledged Davido as an “Outstanding Georgia Citizen.”
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