Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has joined in celebrating Ghana’s thriving democracy following the 2024 general elections. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), the music icon congratulated Ghana and President-elect John Mahama after Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, graciously conceded defeat.
Davido’s post featured a photo of himself holding an NDC campaign-branded plastic cup, along with celebratory emojis and a message of unity. His acknowledgment of Ghana’s historic win highlights the powerful connection between music, culture, and civic life across Africa.
Dr. Bawumia’s concession speech, which called for peace and unity while congratulating Mahama, has drawn widespread praise both within Ghana and internationally. Davido’s recognition of the election’s peaceful outcome adds to the chorus of voices applauding Ghana’s democratic maturity. Fans flooded Davido’s timeline with reactions, appreciating his love for Ghana and his dedication to celebrating African progress.
See Davido’s post below …
🇬🇭🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🎉🎉🎉 @JDMahama …. Cc @SharafMahama18 pic.twitter.com/icMEW0GX1h
— Davido 🇧🇪 (@davido) December 8, 2024