Music fans are congratulating Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, following his nomination as part of a group of musicians who put together the official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup holding in Qatar.
Davido, also called OBO, had taken to his twitter account to announce the development with a video clip of the soundtrack, and many took to the platform to rejoice with singer.
Brother Oni Guitar, @_Tchord, said, “Congratulations OBO. FIFA Recognized you because you’re good. King David. I celebrate You.”
Also hailing him, Prince of Buj, @Princebashataba, “Whenever Nigerians feel so down, gbam Davido lift our soul and give more hope to be from this part of the world. Big W for Afrobeats. Big W for Africa. Congratulations OBO.”
On his part, Legend of Awesomeness????Rude mdfuk$$, @Chizurummmm, said “You’re definitely the highest in the room! Congrats Naija! Congratulations OBO! E choke.”
DrofIT, @AbelOtoikhian, “As we no fit qualify, we sabi sing ???? Congratulations OBO.”
As every edition of the World Cup has its own soundtrack, football lovers were looking forward to what they’ll be served for this year’s showpiece.
Davido’s participation means he becomes the first Nigerian artiste to feature in an official FIFA World Cup final soundtrack.
The multiple award winning artiste took to Twitter to make the announcement, tweeting, “I’m honored to be featured on the Official @FIFAWorldCup 2022 Soundtrack ! See y’all later 2NITE ! This one is for Africa ! TULE!!!! WE RISE !”
Pleased to have featured and worked on the official @fifaworldcup Qatar 2022 song with @redone @trinidad @aishaofcl ❤️⚽️! Naija no make am but… NAIJA STILL MAKE AM! 🇳🇬 #fifaworldcupqatar2022 pic.twitter.com/Ts4GXkzL3u
— Davido (@davido) April 1, 2022
The song titled ‘Hayya Hayya’ (Better Together) also features American singers Trinidad Cardona and AISHA.
The final draw for the FIFA World Cup will hold today, Friday April 1st and kick-off is billed for November 21st.
The single would be performed live for the first time today at the draw ceremony.