Burna Boy and Davido ruling stages from Nigeria to Australia

From Nigeria’s buzzing concert arenas to fashion runways and global collabs, the continent’s entertainment pulse is racing this week. Davido’s 5ive Alive Tour is turning up Northern Nigeria with high-octane shows and surprise moments. Across the globe, Burna Boy just wrapped an electrifying Australian leg, carrying Afrofusion to new heights. Back in Lagos, Fashion Week hit a milestone in full bloom, proving African style is a world player.

Meanwhile, artists like Teni and Mr Eazi are bridging genres and generations linking up with American rap stars and returning to beloved roots. It’s a vibrant mix of no dulling vibes and cross-continental energy propelling Afro-pop culture forward.

Burna Boy Blazes Through Oz, Heads for World Domination 

Burna Boy is living up to his African Giant moniker on tour. He just set Australia ablaze with the completed Oceania leg of his “No Sign of Weakness” World Tour, delivering explosive back-to-back sold-out shows. The Grammy-winner kicked things off in New Zealand on Oct. 11 and barreled through Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane before a grand finale at Perth’s RAC Arena on Oct. 24.

Critics and organizers hailed each concert as a masterclass in stagecraft, with Burna fusing Afrobeats, dancehall, R&B and hip-hop into one colorful, high-energy experience. Now, he’s not slowing down next up are packed arenas across the U.S. and Europe (from Colorado and Seattle to London and Paris), extending into early 2026.

The vibe on this tour has been nothing short of electric. Fans down under were dancing and singing their hearts out, as Burna turned each venue into a “living, breathing wave of rhythm and colour,” in the words of one review. From Auckland to Perth, social feeds flooded with clips of ecstatic crowds belting out “Ye” and “Last Last” under the arena lights.

“Australia showed me nothing but love… I’ll carry that energy into the next cities,” Burna proclaimed, basking in the Oz crowd’s adoration. With that momentum and a critically acclaimed new album No Sign of Weakness fueling the setlist Burna’s global takeover feels inevitable.

Davido’s 5ive Alive Tour Takes Yola by Storm 

Afrobeats megastar Davido made Adamawa State the second stop of his much-hyped 5ive Alive Tour, and Yola felt the heat. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri personally welcomed O.B.O. at Government House, touting the visit as proof of the state’s new vibe and security gains. That night (Oct. 29), Davido delivered a sold-out show at Yola’s Mahmud Ribadu Square, packing in 25,000 ecstatic fans. He even pulled a lucky fan on stage to perform “With You” alongside him a heartwarming duet that drew roaring cheers. The Nigerian leg of Davido’s tour is in full swing, with Enugu up next on Nov. 1 and Ibadan on Nov. 9.

The energy? Unreal.

Davido’s 5IVE Tour stop in Adamawa turned Mahmud Ribadu Square into a wave of green lights and Naija pride. Thousands sang every lyric as O.B.O. owned the stage proof that when Davido touches down, it’s not just a concert, it’s a cultural shutdown.

The vibes at the Yola concert were off the charts – and not without a bit of friendly drama. Mid-show, Davido’s DJ daringly spun a Wizkid track (yes, from his longtime rival), and the crowd’s reaction was immediate comedy. Fans waved frantically and hollered at the DJ to cut the music, one woman screaming for an instant switch-up. A video of the moment went viral, feeding the ever-playful 30 BG vs Starboy rivalry online. Social media lit up with laughter and hot takes, as Naija fans noted that even in 2025, Wizkid/Davido banter remains “na vibes”  competitive but ultimately a sign of Afrobeat’s healthy, shared dominance.