Afrobeats superstar Davido, alongside his manager Asa Asika and celebrity entrepreneur Cubana Chiefpriest, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on October 23, 2025. The meeting, which Davido described as “an honour,” focused on sharing ideas for a better world and strengthening cultural diplomacy between Nigeria and France.
Davido posted photos from the high-profile encounter on his official X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts, captioning:
“It was an honour meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world 🇳🇬🇫🇷.”
The singer also introduced his wife, Chioma, to President Macron via video call during the visit. The meeting comes shortly after Davido’s appointment as Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund, reinforcing his growing influence beyond music into governance and youth development.
Fans and observers have praised the engagement as a milestone for African entertainment diplomacy, while Macron’s continued interest in African creative industries highlights France’s evolving cultural ties with the continent.
