Davido under fire after claiming artistes earn $400k for naming ceremonies

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has stirred reactions online after claiming that artists can earn as much as $400,000 for performing at a naming ceremony.

The revelation came during a recent interview on the podcast Tap In With TT, where the award-winning singer discussed how lucrative private bookings in Nigeria can be, especially for wealthy clients.

“You can get booked for a naming ceremony – $400K,” Davido said. “It’s just like in India. They always celebrate everything. Once you’re doing a wedding or a birthday, especially if you have money, the main thing is to invite a big artist.”

@Uptown_Lagos commented, “This guy no dey rest, how many interviews has he done this year so far? Too many to count.”

@its_marktony quipped, “Linus you don come again abi.”

Another user, @DennIk49024, said, “This guy and to Dey talk nonsense for podcast.”