Scores of netizens have taken to social media to express their joy over the news that Davido will perform at the closing ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
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The likes of BTS’ K-pop superstars Jeon Jungkook, and Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi, already took the stage to thrill thousands of spectators in the opening ceremony.
Davido was scheduled to perform the “Hayya Hayya (Better Together)” Official World Cup song with American singer, Trinidad Cardona, and Japanese singer Aisha.
However, due to the demise of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, the superstar was absent at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar, where the opening ceremony was held.
Fans will however see their dreams come through because the singer is said to be ready to perform in the closing ceremony of the football tournament.
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This news was made public by Stephen Hung, a Hong Kong millionaire, who took to his Instagram story to post:
“So happy for my bro @davido confirmed he will be performing at the World Cup Qatar closing ceremony. Can’t wait to see him there.”
A Nigerian influencer also confirmed the story.
Here’s how netizens reacted to the news:
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Thanks for this Good news this morning 🤲
OBO 4 lyf💪💯💯— Pretty Faith (@Prettyfaith2222) December 8, 2022
Good news… Congrats OBO wat a way to bounce back
— SaintGny (@Adeshinadaboss) December 8, 2022
Congratulations @davido
— Adekunle Adetayo (@AdekunleAdeta18) December 8, 2022
God bless Davido congratulations 🎉👏
— FRANKLYN (@FRANKYRUONA) December 8, 2022
I knew he was going to even when he didn't perform in the opening ceremony.
001✔️— Vincent (@Vincent__8888) December 8, 2022
Can't wait for our goat 🐐 to perform at the closing ceremony
— Cypher World 📉 (@CypherMills1) December 8, 2022
This is good news. What a way to bounce back. 30BG leggo!!!!
— OlaBode (@Holar_dwayne) December 8, 2022
I had this feeling long ago… I am happy for him CHUU CHUU CHUU
— OKIEMUTE (@Kessytrix) December 8, 2022