Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has been announced as one of the headline acts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, set to take place ahead of the tournament's opening match on June 11.
The award-winning singer will share the stage with Major Lazer, led by renowned DJ and producer Diplo, in what promises to be a spectacular performance celebrating the start of the world's biggest football event.
The concert is part of FIFA's global countdown celebration, organized in partnership with the Grammys, and will be streamed live worldwide on FIFA's official platforms. Fans can also tune in via FIFA's TikTok account, the exclusive social media livestream partner for the event.
The celebrations will extend across North America, with sister concerts in Mexico City and Toronto also joining the festivities. Mexico's "México Vibra" concert will feature Los Ángeles Azules, Belinda, and Elena Rose, while Toronto's show will showcase Bryan Adams, Nora Fatehi, Vegedream, and Wyclef Jean.
From Lagos to Los Angeles, Davido continues to fly the Nigerian flag high on the global stage.