Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is set to bring his latest musical chapter home with a three-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos this December.
Dubbed “ORIADÉ: The Residency,” the event will take place from December 17 to 19, 2026, as Davido marks 15 years of his music career.
Three Nights in Lagos
The residency will see Davido perform at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, across three consecutive nights.
The event is expected to feature songs from his latest album, ORIADÉ, alongside some of the records that have defined his career since he emerged on Nigeria’s music scene.
Reports indicate that additional artists and collaborators are also expected to appear during the residency, although the complete guest lineup has not been announced.
A Celebration of 15 Years in Music
The Lagos residency comes as Davido celebrates 15 years since his breakthrough in the Nigerian music industry.
Since the beginning of his career, the singer has built an international audience through albums, hit records, collaborations and performances across different parts of the world.
The December shows will bring that career journey back to Lagos, where Davido developed his early musical identity.
Bringing ORIADÉ to the Lagos Stage
One of the major highlights of the residency will be Davido’s live performance of material from ORIADÉ.
The project represents his latest musical era, and the National Theatre shows will give Nigerian fans an opportunity to experience the album in a major live setting.
The residency also follows the release of Davido’s “On The Road” music video, which documents moments from his recent career and builds toward his return to Lagos.
Why the National Theatre MattersThe choice of the National Theatre gives the event an additional cultural dimension.
Davido has said the residency is intended to demonstrate that major music events can be staged successfully in Africa, while also bringing attention to Nigeria’s entertainment industry and its venues.
The newly refurbished National Theatre has become an important part of Lagos’ cultural infrastructure, making it a notable location for a multi night performance by one of Nigeria’s internationally recognised music artists.
December 2026 in LagosThe residency will take place during December, one of the busiest periods on Lagos’ entertainment calendar.
With three consecutive nights at the National Theatre, Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency is set to become one of the major music events on the city’s December calendar.
Further information about individual performances, guest appearances and other event details is expected to emerge as the December dates approach.
Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency will hold at the National Theatre, Lagos, from December 17 to 19, 2026.
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