Nigerian artist Davido earned $1.61 million in ticket sales from the first three dates of his “5ive Alive” North America tour, according to reports shared by Touring Data on X.
The shows, held in October 2025, sold 25,600 tickets at an average price of $63.The tour opened at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, on October 18, drawing 11,024 attendees—73 percent of the venue’s capacity—for $695,845 in revenue. The New York stop at Barclays Center on October 20 sold out its configured 8,863 seats, generating $552,822. The Boston concert at Agganis Arena on October 21 attracted 5,713 fans, or 95 percent capacity, for $364,495.
These figures reflect partial arena setups, with Barclays’ full capacity at 19,000.The tour marks Davido’s third major North American run in recent years, following the 2023 Timeless Tour and an earlier outing. It underscores Afrobeats’ continued growth in the U.S. market, where streaming and live events have boosted Nigerian artists’ visibility.
On X, reactions split along fan lines, with supporters debating the numbers against peers Wizkid and Burna Boy. Wizkid fans, often called FC, highlighted perceived low attendance, noting the Barclays setup sold just 8,863 tickets despite the arena’s larger potential.
One post mocked, “8k for 19k capacity,” while another claimed, “Add everything together, e no reach this one,” implying Davido underperformed. These jabs reference Wizkid’s 2022 Made in Lagos tour, his last major U.S. run four years ago, which grossed over $10 million across 20 dates but ended in 2021.
Davido backers countered with tour frequency and single-show peaks. They pointed to his $1.2 million high from a prior concert, topping Wizkid’s $1 million mark. At Madison Square Garden, Davido’s 2023 Timeless show grossed $809,689 from 10,185 tickets (93 percent capacity), trailing Burna Boy’s 2022 record of $1.57 million from a full 13,586 sellout but ahead of Wizkid’s 2022 $1 million from 12,901 tickets.
Burna Boy entered the fray indirectly, with fans citing his arena averages near $1 million per show versus Davido’s $500,000 and Wizkid’s lower recent figures.
Spotify data fueled broader arguments: Burna Boy leads with 22.1 million monthly listeners and 13.86 million followers, followed by Wizkid (12.9 million listeners, 9.23 million followers) and Davido (8.61 million listeners, 8.82 million followers).
One post tallied Burna Boy’s solo streams at 26.7 million, exceeding Davido and Wizkid’s combined 25.9 million. Billboard Artist 100 rankings added fuel, with Wizkid peaking at No. 58 for 18 weeks, Burna Boy at No. 69 for one week, and Davido absent.
Despite the rivalry, the exchange highlights Afrobeats’ competitive U.S. foothold, where all three have sold out major venues. Davido’s tour continues with dates in Toronto and Los Angeles, testing sustained demand.
