Global Afrobeats star and Grammy-nominated singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, marking another milestone moment in the artist’s growing international influence.

The meeting, which Davido shared via his verified Instagram page, featured photos of a cordial exchange between the two leaders in their respective fields — music and politics.

Davido was accompanied by his close associates, including nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu (popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest) and his manager, Asa Asika.

In the post, Davido expressed appreciation for the opportunity, writing:

“It was an honor meeting @emmanuelmacron and sharing our visions for a better world.”


The images from the encounter highlighted a warm interaction, with Macron and Davido seen engaged in conversation, underscoring the soft-power role of African music and culture in global diplomacy.

This is not the first time Macron has connected with the Afrobeats scene. The French President has previously expressed admiration for Nigeria’s cultural exports, including music, fashion, and film, seeing them as vital bridges between Africa and Europe.

For Davido, the Paris meeting adds to a growing list of international recognitions — a reflection of Afrobeats’ global rise and the artist’s continued role as one of its most prominent ambassadors.