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Nigerian music superstar Davido has announced he will no longer be performing at 50 Cent’s upcoming concert in London, which also features R&B legend Mary J. Blige.

The concert, part of 50 Cent’s Legacy Tour, is slated to take place on July 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom.

Davido made the announcement on Saturday, June 14, 2025, via a statement shared on his Instagram Stories.

He emphasised that his withdrawal was not due to poor ticket sales but rather “a matter of principle and respect for my craft.”

“Despite strong fan support and impressive ticket sales, there have been major misalignments regarding the event’s execution, particularly concerning key elements required to uphold the integrity and quality of my performance,” Davido said. “Unfortunately, these issues remain unresolved.”

He continued: “As a result, I regret to inform you that I will no longer be performing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 3rd. Please note, the show still holds, but without Davido.”

The ‘Unavailable’ hitmaker stated that he and his team had made every effort to ensure the performance met the standards his fans expect.

“Over the past few weeks, I have extended my full support and professionalism to The Neto Future Group, promoters of @iconicpresents, with the sincere intention of delivering a performance that meets the high standards my fans deserve,” he explained.

“My team and I have worked tirelessly in preparation, and I am incredibly grateful to the thousands of fans who purchased tickets in anticipation. This decision is not a reflection of turnout or support; it is a matter of principle and respect for my craft, my fans, and the culture I represent,” he added.

Davido reassured fans that all of his other summer shows remain on schedule.

“London, I’ll see you guys soon, I promise! Rest of the shows this summer are still happening. 5ive is still alive! See you guys in Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Canada and the US! Africa must be respected,” he said.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/africa-must-be-respected-says-davido-pulls-out-of-50-cents-concert/

Story for the gods. It is all about business.

Which song does he even want to sing in a 50 cent concert 😀😂😀

Davido better respect himself. 50 is a master of trolling, and will be bad for his art if he does.

No one gives you free respect, you have to earn it. You not a Grammy winner or had a major hit in last 5 years, and you demanding respect.

50 cent is a crook and a ripoff, lol davido just read the script early to see he wouldn't be making any profits

HacheNoire:
Which song does he even want to sing in a 50 cent concert 😀😂😀

Davido better respect himself. 50 is a master of trolling, and will be bad for his art if he does.

No one gives you free respect, you have to earn it. You not a Grammy winner or had a major hit in last 5 years, and you demanding respect.

What is a MAJOR HIT?? How do you define that? Please enlighten us

50 cent is 49 years old

What is the age of people that actually pay money to go to concerts? 18-34 and how many of them even know who 50 cent is ?
In London I believe Davido is likely to pull more crowd than 50 cent.

I suspect Davido is pulling out because the American stars have been given greater prominence

50 cent and Mary J Blige had bigger commercial success than Davido but that was 25 years ago. Their time has past.
I believe they would have sold more tickets in London because of Davido given the large Nigerian population

Davido has done the right thing and I believe he even made a mistake to be on a show with those people . He has been filling venues in London and should do his own show without those hasbeens

aribisala0:
What is a MAJOR HIT?? How do you define that? Please enlighten us

50 cent is 49 years old

What is the age of people that actually pay money to go to concerts? 18-34 and how many of them even know who 50 cent is ?
In London I believe Davido is likely to pull more crowd than 50 cent.

I suspect Davido is pulling out because the American stars have been given greater prominence

50 cent and Mary J Blige had bigger commercial success than Davido but that was 25 years ago. Their time has past.
I believe they would have sold more tickets in London because of Davido given the large Nigerian population

Davido has done the right thing and I believe he even made a mistake to be on a show with those people . He has been filling venues in London and should do his own show without those hasbeens

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David is bigger than both artists combined in London.

Davido is becoming a nuisance. He doesn't know how to address issue maturely

He was just beating around the bush,without stating reasons ending it with the same Africa must be respected..abegiiii

Africa must be respected yen yen but you go around international podcasts and interviews to denigrate your country. Lmaooo. You demarket your country on international platforms but you are now angry and an international show promoter isn't giving you the same level of respect and resources like other featured stars.

Respect una.

Whereas your family is part of the rot afflicting this nation. Not only is your uncle serving as a governor in one of the states, he is also performing terribly. Not only do you criticize, demarket, and abuse the government, you and your papa and uncle went around Abuja doing "rankadede" to Tinubu, Shettima, and Akpabio. Funny dude.

Respect is reciprocal.
Standing up for your belief is uncommon especially when money is involved.

aribisala0:
What is a MAJOR HIT?? How do you define that? Please enlighten us

50 cent is 49 years old

What is the age of people that actually pay money to go to concerts? 18-34 and how many of them even know who 50 cent is ?
In London I believe Davido is likely to pull more crowd than 50 cent.

I suspect Davido is pulling out because the American stars have been given greater prominence

50 cent and Mary J Blige had bigger commercial success than Davido but that was 25 years ago. Their time has past.
I believe they would have sold more tickets in London because of Davido given the large Nigerian population

Davido has done the right thing and I believe he even made a mistake to be on a show with those people . He has been filling venues in London and should do his own show without those hasbeens

stop the cap. Davido is on the decline. No major hit in 2 years. The people who bought his tickets in the past are already tired of same thing/perfomance. Wizkid cancelled nang shows in canada and Usa too. Only Burna boy and rema can pull crowds these days. Make davido go rest abeg

Respect is reciprocal.
Standing up for your belief is uncommon especially when money is involved.
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Re: ‘Africa Must Be Respected,’

I'm really impressed with the grammatical structure of the press statement. I'm 100% sure that Davido didn't write it

Davido, you are a big name. If the organisers refuse to dance to your tune, pull out. Nigerian music is now big. We fill up stadia outside Nigeria. Don't play a second fiddle to anyone.

Na one verse 50 cent go write for you baba. Which Africa are you even talking about self. All this artist and their cooked up stories

It's all business. Do what suits your interests.

2cribz:
It's 50ty. Takes me back to 2009 The year of headbands,baggy jeans,baggy shorts,hand bands,durag,timbs,fubu,and1,nikes,oh my gawd. When hip pop was still the thing. Who was davido in 2007. Abegi

During these times,those who repackaged,redistributed,relabelled coke,made it real big.not till rap got hijacked by useless mumbling rappers and gays

2009 ?

2007 ?

you are a baby and shouldn't be here

Is just too bad
Is just too bad
Is just too bad

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Davido pulling out of this concert shows that 50 cent really is the problem here. Eedris Abdulkareem had issues with 50 cent also.

Repent!!

The kingdom of the Lord is at hand.

EponObi:
Africa must be respected yen yen but you go around international podcasts and interviews to denigrate your country. Lmaooo. You demarket your country on international platforms but you are now angry and an international show promoter isn't giving you the same level of respect and resources like other featured stars.

Respect una.

Whereas your family is part of the rot afflicting this nation. Not only is your uncle serving as a governor in one of the states, he is also performing terribly. Not only do you criticize, demarket, and abuse the government, you and your papa and uncle went around Abuja doing "rankadede" to Tinubu, Shettima, and Akpabio. Funny dude.

I love this post.
Says a lot of how you will be treated by the citizens of other nations when u drag ur nation in the mud.
The guy quickly forgot when he was de-marketing
this nation that he is a global ambassador of Nigeria and Africa as a whole

G - Units need the like of Lakreem not naughty boy

Same 50cent?? Seems Eedris Abdukareem is justified.

Davido should have tell us how African was disrespected.

Go siddon
Why is he dragging the whole Africa into this??

2cribz:
It's 50ty. Takes me back to 2009 The year of headbands,baggy jeans,baggy shorts,hand bands,durag,timbs,fubu,and1,nikes,oh my gawd. When hip pop was still the thing. Who was davido in 2007. Abegi

During these times,those who repackaged,redistributed,relabelled coke,made it real big.not till rap got hijacked by useless mumbling rappers and gays

then 50 cent should go back to 2007 and do his show. We are in 2025