Davido meets French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen cultural diplomacy

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigerian superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently held a highly significant meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The encounter, described as a courtesy visit, shone a spotlight on the power of cultural diplomacy and the role of global youth engagement.

Davido took to social media to share photos from the historic meeting, expressing how honoured he was to meet the French leader.

He emphasized the productive dialogue they shared, noting the focus on “initiatives that promote creativity and development among young people worldwide.”

The meeting between Davido and President Macron symbolizes a bridge between African cultural influence and European leadership, highlighting collaborative efforts to empower and inspire the next generation globally.

This engagement is part of a growing recognition of music and culture as vehicles for diplomacy and societal advancement.

Davido’s words captured the spirit of the encounter: “It was an honor meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world 🇳🇬🇫🇷.”