Davido, Cubana Chief Priest visit House Speaker, Abbas

Grammy-nominated artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and renowned socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday.

The visit comes shortly after the duo met with Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja, continuing their high-profile engagements with key figures in Nigeria’s political landscape.

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Speaker Abbas described the meeting as “warm and engaging,” highlighting their conversation around the unifying power of music and its potential to inspire positive change in the country.

Davido shared insights into his latest project, which he described as “a celebration of our culture and a voice for the new generation.”

Abbas praised Davido for using his platform to positively influence Nigerian youth and promote the country’s heritage globally.

He emphasised the importance of the youth and creative industries to Nigeria’s future, reaffirming his commitment to supporting the arts as a pillar of national development and celebrating the synergy between governance and culture.

Abbas wrote on X: “It was a pleasure to welcome award-winning artist @davido in a warm and engaging setting today. We had a rich conversation about the unifying power of music and its potential to inspire and uplift our nation.

“Davido shared insights into his latest project, describing it as “a celebration of our culture and a voice for the new generation.” I commend him for using his platform to positively influence young Nigerians and showcase our rich heritage to the world.

“Our youth and creative industries are essential to Nigeria’s future, and I remain committed to supporting the arts as a vital pillar of national development. This visit is a testament to the growing synergy between governance and culture as we continue to celebrate Nigerian excellence on the global stage”.