Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was attacked by an unidentified man while performing on stage at his Timeless concert in Lagos on Sunday.
News About Nigeria reported that the incident occurred during his homecoming concert held at Tafawa Belewa Square to celebrate his record-breaking fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’.
In a video that has been circulating on social media, an aggressive attendee was seen forcing his way through the crowd to the stage and pointing at Davido, who appeared ready to defend himself.
However, the security team acted swiftly and removed the attacker from the stage, ensuring Davido’s safety.
Despite the unexpected incident, the concert continued after the incident, and Davido remained composed and continued to entertain the audience with his performance.
The Timeless concert holds special significance for Davido as it is his first concert since the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in a swimming pool accident last year.
The singer had his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, in attendance at the concert, adding to the significance of the event.
As one of Nigeria’s most popular and influential musicians, Davido has a large fan base, and his concerts are highly anticipated events.
The attack on stage has raised concerns about the safety of performers during live events, and fans have expressed their support and concern for Davido on social media.
Further details about the identity and motive of the attacker have not been released, and it remains unclear why the individual targeted Davido during his performance.
However, the incident has highlighted the need for heightened security measures at public events, especially those involving high-profile celebrities.
