Davido Sells Out O2 Arena Again as ‘5ive’ Tour Hits London – Nigeria

Davido Sells Out O2 Arena Again as ‘5ive’ Tour Hits London – Nigeria

Davido proved once again why he’s called “001” after selling out London’s O2 Arena on May 24, 2026, as part of his 5ive World Tour. The 20,000-capacity venue was packed with fans waving Nigerian flags, chanting lyrics, and filming every moment for TikTok and Instagram. This marks the third time Davido has sold out the O2, making him one of the few African artists to achieve that feat multiple times without a co-headliner.

The show kicked off with a high-energy performance of FEEL and UNAVAILABLE, two tracks that dominated Afrobeats charts in 2025. Davido kept the momentum with a mix of old hits like Fall, If, and Dami Duro, plus newer songs from his 5ive album released in March 2026. The album has been praised for blending Afrobeats, amapiano, and R&B, and the live versions hit even harder with the full band and dancers. Guest appearances from Olamide and Zlatan had the crowd going wild, with Zlatan bringing out the Zanku legwork that London fans love.

What stood out this time was the production. The stage design featured a giant “5ive” LED structure, pyrotechnics, and seamless transitions between Afrobeats, highlife, and amapiano segments. Fans on X called it “Davido’s cleanest UK show yet,” noting the improved sound and shorter breaks between songs. For many in the diaspora, it felt like a piece of Lagos brought to London.

The O2 sellout adds to a strong run for Davido in 2026. After winning Best African Act at the MOBO Awards in February, he’s been on a global run with stops in Paris, Dubai, and Toronto already done. The 5ive tour is set to hit New York, Atlanta, and Accra before wrapping in Lagos in December. Industry insiders say the tour numbers are putting pressure on promoters to secure bigger venues for Afrobeats acts in Europe and North America.

Beyond the music, Davido used the moment to shout out young Nigerian artists coming up, urging fans to stream their projects. He also announced a partnership with a UK-based charity to fund music schools in Lagos and Abuja, tying the tour’s success back home. For Davido, it’s not just about filling arenas anymore. It’s about legacy, and London just witnessed another chapter.