Renowned Afrobeats sensation, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a courtesy call on Monday, May 20, 2024.

The meeting, which highlighted the crossroads of politics and entertainment, saw Senator Akpabio commend Davido for his exceptional contributions to the music industry and Nigeria's image abroad.

"You have made us very proud within the International Community," Akpabio told the singer, who was accompanied by his cousins, Hon. Tunji Adeleke and Folasade Adeleke.

In a show of support for the arts, the Senate President pledged to back the entertainment sector, emphasizing the government's commitment to fostering its growth.

He also encouraged the visiting delegation to uphold the highest ethical standards and to be wary of negative peer influences.

He said;

"For me and for the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, its an inclusive administration, and you must have noticed in my various outings, we move as one, across party lines.

Even though your administration is a PDP one but we work across party lines for the interest of Nigeria. The only major thing that is common to all of us is the interest of this country and it is a country that has given you so much love.

It is a country with a population that is unmatched anywhere else in Africa. Over 240 million Nigerians. So, I want you to continue to remain a great Ambassador of our country. Don't allow anybody to drag you into politics. Continue to do your best in the entertainment industry.

For us in the political arena, we value talents and what God has given to you, nobody can take it away from you. We do everything possible to support the industry. To support talented people like you. All we need also is patience and prayers so that we can succeed.

Please do your best to continue to maintain the high ethics. What is happening in America with some of the black stars is quite unfortunate. For most of you in the industry, don't allow peer group influence derail you. Continue to do your best.

The entertainment industry is like a pyramid. You start from the ground until you get there. When you are on top, your own is how to remain there. So, anybody who walks on a tight rope must learn how to do the balancing act. And so, your job is to remain there.

Our prayers are that God should sustain you there and to continue to give you more wisdom and more talent for you to continue to make Nigeria proud. We are very proud of you."

Davido in reaction to the Akpabio's accolades, recounts his meeting with him while he was a Governor of Akwa Ibom and a Minister.

Talking about his foundation and his upcoming album, Davido said;

"As for me, I'm doing my part. I have a Foundation. Every year, I share N300 million, N400 million to orphanages. Just doing my own part to assist the society. We have new album coming out June or July. I just thank you for everything you have been doing for us."