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AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 After Super Eagles Beat Tanzania
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Grammy-nominated singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has recorded a financial win following Nigeria’s opening victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ahead of the Super Eagles’ Group C match against Tanzania on Tuesday, the singer placed a $25,000 bet that both teams would score during the encounter.
He later shared a screenshot of the betting slip on his X page with the caption, “Let’s get this W Nigeria.”
The prediction proved correct on Tuesday night in Fes, Morocco, as Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2 to 1, earning Davido a payout of $96,564, estimated at about N140 million.
The match did not start on a positive note for Nigeria, as Tanzania scored first against the run of play.
The Super Eagles, however, responded strongly, drew level, and went on to secure the win through a late goal by Ademola Lookman.
The victory gave Nigeria a start to their campaign and improved their chances in Group C as they pursue a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title.
This is not the first time Davido has publicly supported the Super Eagles with a high-value wager.
Before Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon, he staked $10,000 on a Super Eagles victory and both teams to score. Nigeria lost the match, and the bet was unsuccessful.
The Super Eagles will face their next Group C opponents as they aim to build on their opening win and secure early qualification for the knockout stage.
Davido’s win comes days after the 33-year-old singer featured at the opening ceremony of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where he joined global music stars at the tournament’s kick-off event.
Moments before hosts Morocco faced Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Davido led the ceremony’s flagship performance titled Le Show, alongside French Montana and Moroccan producer RedOne.
The performance ranked among the most visually striking opening moments in AFCON history, blending music, light and movement in a carefully choreographed display aimed at a global television audience beyond Africa.
Davido appeared as one of Africa’s most influential music figures of the modern era, reflecting the continent’s growing cultural presence on the world stage.
As described by the Confederation of African Football, “the Nigerian Afrobeats star has helped carry African music onto the world’s biggest stages, with a sound associated with celebration, confidence and continental pride, qualities CAF believes mirror the spirit of the Africa Cup of Nations.”
French Montana, who was born in Morocco and raised in the United States, also performed, with his appearance highlighting Morocco’s position as host and its cultural links between Africa and the wider world.
Completing the trio was RedOne, the Moroccan-born producer whose work has shaped global pop music across continents.
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Popular Singer, Davido draws world attention to kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children and their seven teachers pinned on it. On the back of the jacket, Davido also boldly wrote; “Bring Them Home.”
Davido performed his hit song ‘Fall’ and kept flaunting his jacket throughout the performance to draw attention to the abducted school children and teachers in captivity.
This is not the first time the singer has called for the release of the abductees. He has previously called on the relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued without further delays in a social media post.
He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.
Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is billed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City alongside Shakira.
Burna Boy was featured in the official 2026 World Cup song ‘Dia Dia’ with Shakira. The duo are expected to perform the song at the opening ceremony.
Another Nigerian singer, Rema, will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles along with Lisa and other international pop stars.
Internet Ignites as popular Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a major step in his relationship after proposing marriage to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Jarvis.
The romantic proposal, which has since attracted significant attention online, marked a new chapter in the couple’s relationship and quickly became a trending topic across social media platforms.
Photos and videos from the special moment circulated widely, showing the couple celebrating the engagement with excitement and joy. Fans and followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages shortly after news of the proposal emerged.
Peller and Jarvis have built a strong following through their entertaining online content and public displays of affection, making them one of the most talked-about young couples in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
Over the years, the pair have frequently shared moments from their relationship with fans, helping them build a loyal audience that closely follows their personal and professional journeys.
The engagement announcement was met with excitement from supporters, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the couple take their relationship to the next level.
Social media users described the proposal as a significant milestone and wished the pair success as they prepare for the next phase of their lives together.
The development has further strengthened the couple’s popularity online, with discussions surrounding the engagement continuing to trend across various platforms.
While details regarding the wedding plans have not yet been publicly disclosed, fans remain eager to learn more about the couple’s future plans.
For now, the engagement marks a memorable moment for Peller and Jarvis, whose relationship continues to attract attention from followers across Nigeria and beyond.
Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman.
Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman.
The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.”
He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.”
Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former beauty queens.
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