Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced his withdrawal from 50 Cent’s upcoming Legacy Tour concert in London, where he was scheduled to perform alongside R&B icon Mary J. Blige on July 3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The ‘Unavailable’ hitmaker made the surprise announcement via his Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 14, 2025, clarifying that his decision stemmed from unresolved production issues rather than poor ticket sales.
“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 stated. “Unfortunately, these issues remain unresolved.”
The Grammy-nominated artist emphasized this was a professional rather than commercial decision: “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.”
Detailing his team’s efforts to resolve the issues, Davido explained: “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 made clear this wasn’t about fan support, stating: “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.”
The singer reassured fans his packed summer schedule remains unaffected: “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.”
This development marks another high-profile concert withdrawal for Davido, following his 2023 cancellation of a performance at Afro Nation Portugal due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The Legacy Tour will proceed with 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige headlining as originally planned.
