Sandego.net – Davido is preparing to turn Lagos into the center of his next major musical moment, with a three-night residency planned for the city’s National Theatre from December 17 through December 19. The Nigerian star’s concerts will celebrate his newest album, “Oriadé,” along with the songs that have defined his 15-year career and helped carry Afrobeats to listeners around the world.

For Davido, however, the performances are intended to represent something broader than a career anniversary. At 34, he wants the residency to demonstrate that African artists can build internationally significant live events on the continent, rather than treating overseas venues as the only measure of success. His ambition is for fans from outside Nigeria to see Lagos as a place worth traveling to for music, culture and major performances.…