In a post shared by @davido on his Instagram Stories, the Afrobeats superstar expressed deep regret for his absence at a high-profile Lagos club event. The singer was slated to headline the fifth-anniversary celebration of Secret Place in Ikate Elegushi, but fans were left disappointed when he failed to show up. Davido explained that his travel plans were completely upended by a sudden inability to secure aviation fuel for his private jet.
The singer linked the local logistics crisis to broader global tensions, suggesting that international conflicts are now trickling down to affect domestic operations in Nigeria. He noted that the scarcity made it impossible to fly into Lagos in time for the scheduled set. Despite the setback, he congratulated the organizers on their milestone and promised his followers a “run back” to make up for the missed night.
The Nation Newspaper (Web) reports that the “Unavailable” crooner cited “difficulties sourcing aviation fuel” as the primary reason for the no-show. The outlet quoted the singer directly: “Everything had to be rescheduled… finding fuel was a problem yesterday to even fly.”
The Eagle Online (Web) confirmed the disruption, noting that the event featured other stars like Zlatan Ibile who were already on-ground. According to their coverage, Davido reassured fans by saying, “To my fans that pulled up… sorry I missed it. We’re going to run it back again soon.”
**Echotitbits take:**
This incident highlights the fragile intersection of luxury celebrity lifestyle and Nigeria’s volatile energy sector. Even for a billionaire-status artist like Davido, systemic issues like aviation fuel scarcity remain a leveling force. Moving forward, expect a high-energy “compensation” concert from the DMW boss to repair the PR dent, but this also serves as a warning to event promoters about the increasing unpredictability of domestic travel logistics.
Source: TVC — https://www.tvcnews.tv/davido-apologises-for-missing-lagos-show-says-finding-fuel-was-a-problem/ May 4, 2026
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