What was billed as an electrifying night of Afrobeats at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, turned into chaos for many fans, as poor security, overcrowding, and reports of theft and harassment overshadowed Davido’s concert on Saturday, November 1.
Davido had earlier announced that his “5ive Tour” would return to Nigeria, with performances scheduled across several cities including Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos.
The tour began in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on October 26, continued in Yola, Adamawa, on October 29, and made its third stop in Enugu on November 1.
It is expected to conclude with two more shows — Ibadan on November 9 and Lagos on December 25.
While previous stops reportedly went smoothly, the Enugu leg drew widespread criticism after attendees described scenes of overcrowding, harassment, weak crowd control, and security lapses.
The concert allegedly attracted over 40,000 people, nearly twice the venue’s 20,000 capacity, resulting in confusion and safety concerns.
Fans took to TikTok and X to share distressing accounts, alleging gate breaches, theft of valuables, and inadequate security presence throughout the night.
Most of the complaints emerged on Sunday, as concertgoers posted videos and eyewitness accounts of their experiences.
Several attendees said the concert, which was scheduled to start at 4 p.m., saw the headline act arrive around 3 a.m. — a nearly 12-hour delay that heightened frustration and raised questions about safety and event management.
A TikTok user, #adis_beautification, recounted how ticketless fans gained entry after security broke down, “None of them were wearing the tag.”
“Those without a ticket entered; the gate was broken, and the security guards weren’t at the gate. The security personnel did a terrible job. Touts entered. They used razor blades to tear bags,” she said.
Expressing fear for her safety, she added, “So does it mean if we go to a concert, our safety is not guaranteed? The number of girls who were robbed was a lot. Unfortunately, my phone was stolen.”
