Two new dates have been dedicated to Nigerian singer, Davide Adeleke aka Davido in Georgia, the United States.
November 18 and November 21 have been declared as ‘Davido’s Day’ and ‘Appreciation Day’ in Atlanta and Fulton County.
The Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, and the City Council declared November 18 as “Davido’s Day” in honor of the singer.
This is coming after the DMW boss headlined the A.W.A.Y Festival at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
In a message to the singer on his birthday, November 21, 2023, the Mayor referred to Davido as a King of Music, saying: “captivated audiences worldwide, becoming a global icon in the music industry. On behalf of the City of Atlanta, thank you for your tireless efforts as a renowned singer, songwriter, producer, business leader, philanthropist, and community advocate.
Throughout your remarkable career, you’ve amassed an incredible number of accolades and continue to use your platform to give back to communities in the United States and throughout Africa.”
Earlier, the Atlanta City Council in a statement said, “Be it resolved that we, the members of the Atlanta City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Atlanta, do hereby proclaim November 18, 2023, as Davido Day in the City of Atlanta.”
Meanwhile, the Fulton Council Board of Commissioners has also honored Davido.
The Board has proclaimed 21st November as “Davido Appreciation Day” in the City of Fulton County, Georgia.
“Be it resolved, That the Fulton County Board of Commissioners recognizes David for his contributions to the music and entertainment industry, and does hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 21, 2023 ‘Davido Appreciation Day’ in Fulton County, Georgia,” the Board said in a statement.