The Oyo State Government has approved the release of thousands of free tickets to enable young people across the state to attend David Adeleke aka Davido’s “5ive Tour” concert scheduled to hold in Ibadan on Sunday.
The announcement, made on the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, said the gesture is in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts to empower young people and boost the state’s creative and entertainment sector.
The statement read, “In line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and to further support the creative industry, thousands of free tickets have been approved for young people across Oyo State to attend Davido’s ‘5ive Tour’ in Ibadan.”
Ticket distribution will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, November 8, at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, located within the State Secretariat in Ibadan. Officials noted that the tickets will be issued strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Interested youths are advised to come early, as allocation will be done on a First Come, First Served basis,” the statement added.
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, is currently on the Nigerian leg of his 5ive Tour.
The tour began in Uyo on October 26, before moving to Yola and Enugu.
The Ibadan concert is scheduled for November 9, while Lagos will host the final show on December 25.
The multiple award-winning singer expressed excitement about performing in Nigeria after his North American tour, describing the homecoming performances as “special and deeply personal.”
The Ibadan concert is being organized in collaboration with the Oyo State Government through the Agency for Youth Development.
