By QueenEsther Iroanusi
Nigerian singer Davido performed alongside Aisha and Trinidad Cardona at the World Cup finals on Sunday.
The trio performed “Hayya Hayya” (Better Together) — the first single of the multi-song Fifa 2022 World Cup official soundtrack.
It was Davido’s first public performance since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in a tragic drowning incident in September.
The Fifa theme song was performed before the estimated 88,000 fans in attendance at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Qatar.
The tournament’s closing ceremony, which Fifa dubbed “A Night to Remember”, also featured a performance by Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Ozuna and French rapper Gims’ collaboration Arhbo.
Moroccan-Canadian singer Nora Fatehi, Emirati pop star Balqees, Iraqi musician Rahma Riad and Moroccan vocalist Manal concluded performances with “Light the Sky”.
Prior to his performance, Davido shared pictures on Instagram with his wife Chioma, who was seen dressing him ahead of his performance — his first social media post since September.
Besides making history as the first Nigerian artist to perform on a Fifa World Cup stage, Davido also set a new record with his photo as it became the most-liked picture on Instagram in Nigeria, with over 1.7 million likes.
Pictured above:Davido
Image source: Davido Instagram
