Davido Live : Ayra Starr & Tyla Redefine the New Afro Pop Momentum

The beat isn’t just bouncing it’s evolving full throttle. This week Africa’s music scene shifted gears: a major homecoming tour, a fashion-infused single and a collab-that’s-everywhere. Davido brings his stadium wave to Nigeria, Tyla drops a high-fashion single that’s already viral and Ayra Starr & Rema drop a global-poised visual. From Lagos to Jo’burg and beyond, Afro-pop isn’t just riding the wave it’s creating it. These three voices are setting the tone for what comes next. No dulling just culture in motion.

Davido’s Big Homecoming Tour (Nigeria)

Davido has locked in the Nigerian leg of his 5IVE Tour, kicking off on October 26, 2025 in Uyo (Akwa Ibom), with stops in Adamawa (Oct 29), Enugu (Nov 1), Ibadan (Nov 9) and a grand finale in Lagos on December 25.

The vibe?

Davido didn’t just return home he erupted onto the Akwa Ibom stage. The opening night of his 5IVE ALIVE Tour was pure fire, packed with nostalgia and next-level showmanship. From timeless hits like “Dami Duro” to fresh anthems, the Afrobeats heavyweight turned Uyo’s stadium into a festival of lights, energy, and Naija pride. It wasn’t just a concert it was Davido live, reborn, and in command of the culture once again.

credit: @lagos_events for capturing the unforgettable moment on stage.

It isn’t just a concert run it’s a nationwide moment.

Fans on X are buzzing; DJs prepping Naija-wide sets and street squads trading stadium memories.

Davido’s bringing not just hits but legacy connecting global triumph to local roots with full force.

Tyla Releases “Chanel” & Leans Into Global Pop-Fusion

South African star Tyla dropped her new single “Chanel” on October 24, 2025, blending her amapiano roots with international pop production (producers Ian Kirkpatrick & P2J).Social media went wild.

She teased luxe looks (and that lyric “How you say you love me? If you ain’t put me in Chanel?”) and the fashion-beats crossover is real. Mzansi is calling it “Tyla’s world now”, global fans are matching the style, and this move is screaming: African pop isn’t playing catch-up it’s rewriting the rules.

Ayra Starr & Rema Team Up on “Who’s Dat Girl”

Ayra Starr and Rema dropped their collab “Who’s Dat Girl” on October 17, 2025, with a cinematic music video shot in Morocco by Nigerian-British director Meji Alabi.

The online reaction? Unmistakable.

From Nigeria’s clubs to London diaspora playlists, the track is everywhere. Fans are comparing visual aesthetics, celebrating the duo’s star power and declaring this the anthem of the moment. It’s not just a song it’s a cultural conversation bridging genders, genres and geographies.