Davido delivers Sold-out Tanzania Concert on 5ive Alive Tour
Nigerian singer Davido headlined a fully sold-out concert at Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking a key stop on his ongoing ‘5ive Alive Tour’. The event, presented in partnership with Castle Lite, drew a capacity crowd, with all ticket categories—including VVIP—exhausted well in advance.
Audience footage from the night shows a packed venue, with attendees actively engaging throughout the set. Davido performed a range of his catalogue, including tracks such as “FIA”, “Fall”, “Aye”, and “With You”. Post-event clips shared by the artist and fans indicate sustained participation from the crowd, with phone lights visible across the grounds.
The rapid sell-out and turnout stand in contrast to difficulties faced by Tanzanian domestic artists. Since late 2025, fans in the country have maintained a boycott of local acts, citing artists’ lack of public support during protests over alleged election irregularities in October 2025. Those demonstrations prompted a nationwide curfew and reports of violence, yet many prominent Tanzanian musicians remained silent on the issues. The boycott has resulted in cancelled or postponed events, reduced streaming figures, and the indefinite delay of the 2025 Tanzania Music Awards.
Davido’s ability to fill the venue highlights the regional pull of Nigerian Afrobeats in East Africa, where local genres like Bongo Flava have historically held strong market share. The event follows similar high-demand shows by other Nigerian artists in the region and reflects continued expansion of the genre beyond West Africa. The 5ive Alive Tour, which began with North American dates and now extends to Europe and additional African stops, including Zambia in May 2026, demonstrates sustained commercial viability for Davido’s live performances.
While the concert proceeded without reported incidents, the disparity in support—massive for a foreign headliner amid strained relations with homegrown talent—raises questions about audience priorities and the long-term health of Tanzania’s music ecosystem.
