Cubana Chief Priest Confirms Davido Is Heading to Qatar To Perform at WC Closing Ceremony

• Davido is set to perform at the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony says Cubana Chief Priest
• The Nigerian music star has been quiet for some time due to some tragic personal reasons
• Cubana Chief Priest hinted the music sensation will light up the showpiece on December 18

Cubana Chief Priest has hinted that Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will be performing at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The socialite revealed that OBO will be heading to Qatar and will entertain guests at the Lusail Stadium on December 18.

Davido was earlier touted to perform during the global showpiece, but the Nigerian singer missed out due to tragic personal reasons.

Fans in Nigeria and beyond have been concerned following the death of Davido’s son Ifeanyi, who passed away on November 1, according to Economic Times.

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Since then, the music sensation has stayed away from public glare, with his only appearance coming on November 27 when his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke was inaugurated as the governor of Osun State, Channels reports.

As the world continues to anticipate his blockbuster return to music, Davido’s ‘bestie’, Cubana Chief Priest (real name Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu) hinted that the Damiduro crooner will help wrap up the global football spectacle.

Cubana shared a clip of himself and the singer chilling as he added the caption:

“FIFA World Cup 2022. Am so excited for Africa. Bestie mi Davido FIFA boy. OBO Is Coming, Joy Is Coming. It’s time 4 Africa."

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Meanwhile, a number of Nigerian music fans wondered why stars missed out during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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An enigmatic but colourful ceremony saw Morgan Freeman in Qatar, taking the world through what it should expect during the tournament.

Davido, featured in the Qatar 2022 World Cup official theme song titled Hayya Hayya (Better Together) alongside US star Trinidad Cardona and Qatari sensation Aisha, was not scheduled to perform on the day.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel had an incredible performance during the FIFA Fan Festival at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Currently armed with the hit track Cough (Odo), the singer thrilled an audience of over 50,000 with a breathtaking performance.

It was a live-band show and the Buga crooner delivered, with some of the finest dancers complementing his efforts.