Davido shows respect as he prostrates to greet ruler during visit to Oniru (Photos)
Nigerian music icon, David Adeleke, known better as Davido on Monday, September 7, paid a courtesy visit to the Oniru of Iruland, Oba AbdulWasiu Gbolahan Lawal.
In photos that were shared online by Oba Lawal, the singer is seen prostrating face down in line to greet the traditional ruler and his wife, Mariam in respect for the traditional culture of the Yoruba people.
The Oba noted that he was pleased to host Davido, describing him as a talented and sensational young man.
He wrote,
“My lovely Olori, Mariam and I were pleased to receive the very talented and sensational Davido as well as Seyi Tinubu yesterday. I was very pleased with our conversations and the prospects and possibilities for Tourism.
“Keep your fingers crossed for a collaboration to take Iru to greater heights. Meanwhile, I hope you have registered for the Sustainable Cities (aka Olokun) Dialogue this Friday. I’ll love to see you there.”
My lovely Olori @olorimariam and I were pleased to receive the very talented and sensational @davido as well as @seyitinubu yesterday.
I was very pleased with our conversations and the prospects and possibilities for Tourism. pic.twitter.com/aC9v74PxYm
— Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal CON (@HRMOniru) September 8, 2020
— Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal CON (@HRMOniru) September 8, 2020