In an interview on “Tap In With TT,” Davido claimed that top artists can command fees of up to $400,000 for performing at naming ceremonies.
Drawing comparisons to India, Davido noted that in Nigeria, it’s common for wealthy individuals to invite high-profile artists to events like weddings and birthdays.
Davido’s comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some people questioning the validity of such high fees for a naming ceremony.
He said:
“You can get booked for a naming ceremony – $400K, It’s just like in India, they always celebrate anything. Once you are doing a wedding or a birthday, especially if you have money, the main thing is to invite a big artist…
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