PHOTOS: Davido Appears, Prostrates At Oniru’s Palace

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Nigerian singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, has resurfaced on social media after an initial disappearance as he visited the newly crowned Oniru of Iruland, Oba AbdulWasiu Gbolahan Lawal on Monday.

He appeared at the new monarch’s palace in company of son of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Seyi Tinubu.

As displayed online, the music star while paying homage to the monarch, prostrated to greet Oba Lawal and his wife, Mariam in respect for the tradition of the Yoruba people.Davido Oniru

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According to the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Lawal, who shared photos of the visit on his twitter handle on Tuesday, he was pleased to host Davido, a talented and sensational young man.

He said he was very pleased with the conversation he held with him on the prospects and possibilities for tourism.

“My lovely Olori, Mariam and I were pleased to receive the very talented and sensational Davido.

“Likewise Seyi Tinubu yesterday. I was very pleased with our conversations and the prospects and possibilities for tourism.Davido Oniru, Oba Lawal, Iruland

“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,” he shared on his twitter handle.

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