Nigeria’s own Davido, fresh off global tours and topping charts, walks into the gilded halls of the Élysée Palace in Paris. Not just him, but his close entourage, including the always-vocal businessman Cubana Chief Priest. As they meet with President Macron, the sheer star power and cultural significance of the moment are palpable.
Cubana Chief Priest’s immediate reaction, shared on social media, captured the feeling perfectly: “If you’ve Davido, you’ve God” and “President na water,” meaning that for Davido, meeting a president is no big deal, it’s just another day. This casual bravado speaks volumes about the level of influence Afrobeats artists now command. They are no longer just musicians; they are cultural ambassadors who can walk into the highest echelons of power.
“Sharing Visions for a Better World”: Sincerity or Spectacle?
Davido’s post on X (formerly Twitter) was more diplomatic: “It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world”.
This seemingly simple caption ignited a firestorm of online reactions. Some fans heaped praise on the singer for representing Nigeria and Africa on the world stage. A fan even commented, “Is there any other musician in Africa that can meet the French president in his house? Na why you be GOAT”.
However, other reactions were more cynical. Some social media users questioned what a musician and a president could realistically do to create a “better world”. The skepticism wasn’t just about Davido but also about Macron, with some critics pointing to France’s historical and contemporary role in Africa. The meeting became a conversation starter about cultural diplomacy, neocolonialism, and the true meaning of influence.
