The Oyo State Government has launched an exciting initiative to distribute thousands of free tickets to young residents for Davido's highly anticipated 5ive Tour concert in Ibadan.
Government's Youth Empowerment Initiative
In a significant move supporting youth development and the creative industry, the state administration announced the free ticket distribution through its official social media channels on Friday. The initiative directly aligns with Governor Seyi Makinde's commitment to empowering young people and boosting the entertainment sector.
The government statement emphasized that this gesture reflects the administration's ongoing support for creative talents and youth engagement programs across Oyo State.
Ticket Distribution Details
The free ticket distribution commenced on Saturday morning at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, operating under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism at the Secretariat in Ibadan.
Officials confirmed that the distribution follows a first-come, first-served basis, with operations beginning precisely at 9:00 AM. Young people interested in attending the concert were encouraged to arrive early due to expected high demand for the limited tickets.
Davido's Nigerian Tour Schedule
David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had previously announced the Nigerian segment of his 5ive Tour back in October. The tour includes performances in multiple cities across the country.
The concert schedule includes:
- Uyo in Akwa Ibom State
- Yola in Adamawa State
- Enugu
- Ibadan on November 9
- Lagos homecoming show on December 25
The Afrobeats superstar has already delivered electrifying performances in Uyo, Yola, and Enugu, with Ibadan next in line before the tour concludes in Abuja and Lagos.
Davido expressed his excitement about performing for home audiences, stating: "I'm blessed to perform all around the world, and everywhere I go, Nigeria goes with me. But this time, I'm bringing it home."
Grammy Recognition and Concert Partnership
The 32-year-old multiple award-winning artist, fresh from completing his North American tour, recently received more good news. On Friday, the Recording Academy announced Davido's nomination for the 2026 Grammy Awards in the Best African Music Performance category for his collaboration "With You" featuring Omah Lay.
The Ibadan concert is organized in partnership with the Oyo State Government through its Agency for Youth Development. The event is expected to attract thousands of music fans and creative industry professionals from across southwestern Nigeria.
This initiative represents a significant investment in youth entertainment and cultural development, demonstrating the state government's recognition of the creative industry's importance in engaging young citizens and promoting cultural expression.
