Davido on political campaign trail

He’s the Nigerian star of Afropop, feted across Africa and the globe as a multimillionaire singer-songwriter and record producer.

But Davido, pictured, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, has recently been more focused on party politics and getting his uncle elected as governor of his home state of Osun this weekend.

Ademola Adeleke, dubbed “the dancing senator” because of his penchant for dancing in public, must be hoping his high-profile nephew can win him as many voters as he has music fans.

The 58-year-old politician is running for the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Gboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Candidates from no fewer than 48 parties are vying to replace APC Governor Rauf Aregbesola, who is stepping down after a maximum of two fouryear terms.

Tomorrow’s poll is the final major electoral test before Nigerians vote for a new president, parliament, governors and state legislatures in February and March next year.

Davido’s intervention is undoubtedly the highlight of a state election that is being seen as test of President Muhammadu Buhari’s popularity in Nigeria’s southwest.

The region, which includes Lagos, the country’s megacity of 20 million people, is a key electoral prize for any presidential hopeful and major political parties.

Davido, who has become a common sight on the campaign trail, last weekend took star billing at a rally in his hometown of Ede, performing some of his most popular tunes.

The 25-year-old artist is currently carrying out his year-long compulsory national service.

He was pictured singing and dancing for fans on top of PDP vehicles in a field, delighting local party members and a throng of supporters. –