Davido, Zlatan and Shoday turned their hit song “Nakupenda” into a massive crowd sing-along during a live performance in London, as thousands of fans joined in with the Nigerian music stars.
“Oh my God, what is this? (What is what?)” The familiar line set the tone for a performance that saw fans singing along, dancing and raising their phones as the artists took over the stage.
Davido and Zlatan performed alongside Shoday, bringing “Nakupenda” to life in front of an enthusiastic London audience. The crowd appeared to know the song by heart, responding to the lyrics as the artists moved across the stage. The performance captured the connection between Nigerian music and its growing international audience, with fans far from home singing along to a song that has found a place in their playlists.
Davido wore a white tank top and green trousers as he moved across the stage, while Zlatan appeared in a tactical vest and red trousers, adding his energetic dance moves to the performance. Dancers joined the artists, giving the show more movement as the audience responded to each verse.
One of the most striking moments came when fans raised their phone flashlights across the arena, creating a sea of lights as they sang along. The sight added to the atmosphere, turning the performance into a shared moment between the artists and their audience.
For Davido, Zlatan and Shoday, the London performance offered another opportunity to bring “Nakupenda” beyond recorded music and into a live setting where the audience became part of the show. The crowd’s response showed how a familiar song can take on a different energy when thousands of people sing it together.
Watch Davido, Zlatan and Shoday perform “Nakupenda” live in London below.
