Davido Holds High-Profile Meeting with French President Macron in Paris to Discuss ‘Visions for a Better World’

Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has taken his global influence to the highest echelons of European power, announcing a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday.

The Grammy-nominated singer shared photos from the high-level encounter on his official X account, sparking a flurry of excitement among his millions of fans worldwide. While details of the private discussion remain scarce, Davido’s caption offered a glimpse into the agenda, stating: “It was an honour meeting #EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world.”

The meeting underscores the growing role of Nigeria’s cultural exports, especially Afrobeats, in international diplomacy. It is a further sign of France’s dedicated effort to deepen its cultural and creative ties with Africa, a commitment President Macron first demonstrated with his historic 2018 visit to the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos.

This recent engagement closely follows the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs hosting the “Création Africa Forum” in Lagos last week, an event dedicated to promoting cross-continental collaboration and investment in African creative industries. French officials had previously celebrated talents like Davido at the Ministry’s headquarters, reinforcing the superstar’s position as a key cultural ambassador.

The images shared by Davido, who was accompanied by close associates including manager Asa Asika and businessman Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest), show a handshake with President Macron, cementing a significant moment that fuses world leadership with global music stardom. The meeting is expected to further catalyse discussions around cultural exchange, youth empowerment, and the strategic importance of the African creative economy on the world stage.