"Davido Sets Enugu Ablaze on 5IVE Tour: Jeriq Owns the Night, Chaos, Collabs & Unforgettable Vibes"

Enugu, November 1, 2025 – Michael Okpara Square pulsed with the heartbeat of Afrobeats as Davido brought the 5IVE Tour to the Coal City, delivering a performance that will be talked about for years. The third stop of his five-city Nigerian leg, the Enugu show was a high-octane celebration of Timeless—his 2023 Grammy-nominated album—blending global hits, local pride, and raw Southeast energy. But beneath the euphoria lay moments of tragedy, crowd chaos, and viral drama that painted a full picture of a night no one will forget. Anticipation had been building for weeks. Tickets sold out fast on platforms like Ticketmaster and dmwhq.com with prices ranging from ₦10,000 (Regular) to ₦50,000 (VIP). Fans camped outside the venue from dawn, decked in 30BG merch, waving green-white-green flags, and blasting “Unavailable” on repeat. But tragedy struck before the gates even opened. A group of UNN students heading to the show were involved in a fatal road accident along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Chukwuebuka Nwankwo, a 300-level student, lost his life. Others were rushed to Shanahan University Teaching Hospital in critical condition. He was buried the next day. The news cast a shadow over the event, with fans posting #RIPEbuka and calling for better traffic control during major concerts. At 9:47 PM, the lights dimmed. The intro to “Feel” hit. Then—BOOM—Davido exploded onto the stage in a custom Puma x 30BG tracksuit, dripping in diamonds. The crowd lost it. > “Enugu! Make some noise if you love Timeless!” > — Davido, mid-performance He wasn’t lying. The setlist was a masterclass: “Feel” opened with 20,000 voices in unison; “Unavailable” sparked an instant TikTok dance challenge; a surprise Kizz Daniel hologram joined for “Twe Twe (Remix)”; “Ogechi (Remix)” turned the arena into a sea of phone lights; and the 11-year-old classic “Aye” had grandmas and Gen-Z screaming together. But the real MVP was Jeriq. The Enugu rap star—real name Jeremiah Chukwuebuka—didn’t just perform. He took over. When he launched into “Oganigwe” and “Remember”, the square transformed into a Southeast rap cathedral. Davido watched from the side, hyping him up: > “This is your city! This is your night!” Backstage, Jeriq was the first artist Davido met upon landing—no governor, no protocol. Just two kings linking up. Rord Kelly and Aguero Banks also joined for a mini trap House Mobcypher, turning the stage into a live studio session. Viral moments broke the internet almost instantly. Cardi B flew in quietly and was spotted in the VIP section—a fan video of her hugging Davido mid-show, “She didn’t want to let go!”, racked up 12 million views in 24 hours. A young man from Nsukka, now dubbed “Chike the Legend,” jumped security, ran onstage, and bear-hugged Davido during “Fall.” OBO laughed, hugged him back, and let him vibe for 10 seconds before security escorted him off—gently. A sweaty, shirtless fan clip spawned the meme: “Enugu people no dey bath, but dem sabi enjoy!” Not all stories had happy endings. Several female attendees reported being robbed, groped, and harassed in the dense crowd. One victim wrote on X: > “I lost my phone, slippers, and dignity in that crowd. Girls were crying. This isn’t fun anymore.” > — @AdaTheAnalyst Another said: > “Davido was amazing, but the organizers failed us. No security in the standing area.” Fans are now demanding better crowd control, gender-segregated zones, more female security personnel, and on-site emergency medical teams. Despite the lows, the consensus is clear: Davido delivered. Flawless vocals, unmatched energy, and the elevation of local stars like Jeriq and Rord Kelly made it a Southeast pride moment. Viral global collabs with Cardi B and the stage invader cemented its legend status. One fan summed it up: > “I’m still in pain from jumping, but I’d do it again. OBO is worth it.” The “5IVE Tour” rolls on: November 9 in Ibadan at Liberty Stadium, and a Christmas Day grand finale in Lagos at Eko Atlantic. Davido promised: > “Lagos go shut down Africa!” The Enugu show wasn’t just a concert—it was a cultural moment. It proved Afrobeats isn’t just music; it’s community, chaos, and catharsis. Davido didn’t just perform—he united a city, elevated its sons, and reminded the world why he’s called OBO,Omo Baba Olowo—the son of the rich man, but also the people’s champion