Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, erupted with excitement on Friday night, June 27, 2025, as Nigerian music heavyweight Davido and highlife legend Bright Chimezie delivered back-to-back, show-stopping performances that left fans screaming for more. The electrifying event, held at the Umuahia Township Stadium, marked the grand unveiling of two new radio stations—Don 103.7 FM and Ikoro 93.3 FM—both owned by Abia-born entrepreneur Lucky Igbokwe.
Thousands of music lovers packed the stadium, transforming the quiet city into a pulsating epicenter of sound, color, and dance. While the lineup featured star performers like Timaya and KCEE, it was the unique combination of Davido’s Afrobeat energy and Bright Chimezie’s timeless highlife sound that set the night apart.
The stadium shook with deafening cheers as Davido hit the stage, opening his set with crowd-favorite hits including ‘With You,’ which saw fans sing along word-for-word. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for his electrifying stage presence, didn’t disappoint as he delivered an energetic performance that kept the audience on their feet.
Just as the energy seemed to reach its peak, Bright Chimezie took over, throwing the crowd into another frenzy with his classic anthem ‘Because of English.’ Dressed in his signature traditional attire, Chimezie’s dance steps and witty storytelling had both the old and young fans dancing in unison, proving yet again that true music transcends generations.
Fans couldn’t help but notice the synergy between the two stars, especially following their recent public appearances together in Lagos. Throughout the night, chants of “Collabo! Collabo!” echoed from the stands, with many calling on Davido to record a track with the highlife legend. Social media has since exploded with calls for a joint Afrobeat-highlife fusion, with hashtags like #DavidoXChimezie and #UmuahiaConcert now trending.
Adding a humorous twist, several attendees affectionately referred to Davido as “our in-law,” a nod to his wife Chioma’s Igbo roots. Many fans expressed pride at seeing their ‘in-law’ headline such a monumental event in the South-East, further fueling local love for the Afrobeats superstar.
As the night ended, industry watchers hailed the event as one of the biggest entertainment nights in Abia State’s recent history. With fan campaigns for a Davido–Bright Chimezie collaboration growing louder, music lovers across Nigeria now eagerly wait to see if this on-stage chemistry will lead to a historic studio hit.
