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Davido thrills Ethiopian fans as the country celebrates the start of year 2017 | Pulse Nigeria

Adeayo Adebiyi

<h2>Nigerian megastar Davido is one of the artists at the forefront of exporting Afrobeats to a global audience with his award-winning music and sold-out shows.</h2>

<p>The Grammy nominee was in Ethiopia on September 11, 2024, to perform in a sold-out show as the country entered the year 2017 which is 7 years behind the global Gregorian calendar. The superstar performed several of his popular songs including hits from his record-breaking fourth album <strong><em>'Timeless'</em></strong>.</p>

<p>Ethiopian celebration of a new year on September 11 is due to its <strong>Orthodox Tewahedo </strong>calendar which has 13 months and is one of the calendars different from the Gregorian calendar which is the most widely used in the world.</p>

<p>Davido's performance in Ethiopia follows his performance at an event in Siant Tropez that had in attendance notable guests including Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola. During his time in France,<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/davido-meets-saudi-prince-describes-himself-as-king-of-nigeria/3gj6h7q"> Davido also met a Saudi Prince to whom he described himself as the "King of Nigeria'. </a></p>

<p>2024 has gotten off to a positive start for <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/davido-loses-all-3-nominations-at-the-66th-grammy-awards/3yetmfe">Davido who earned three nominations at the 66th Grammys</a>.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/davido-sparks-grammy-talks-with-new-collaboration-with-angelique-kidjo/sk33wtk">Davido recently sparked Grammy conversations after he announced the new single<em> 'Joy,' </em>a collaboration with 5X Grammy winner <strong>Angelique</strong> <strong>Kidjo</strong> </a>which was released on August 30 just before the submission deadline for the 67th Grammys.</p>

<p>Davido is expected to release his fifth project in 2024 which he earlier announced to be ready and described as his best yet.</p>

Davido thrills Ethiopian fans as the country celebrates the start of year 2017

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