Enugu Erupts In Chaos: Fans Slam Poor Security As Davido’s Show Turns Violent

Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to social media to express outrage after what was supposed to be an unforgettable night of music at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, descended into chaos.

The Enugu show — the third stop on Davido’s much-anticipated “5ive Tour”, which also includes Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Ibadan, and Lagos — took place on November 1, following successful performances in Akwa Ibom (October 26) and Adamawa (October 29). The tour is scheduled to wrap up in Ibadan on November 9 and Lagos on December 25.

However, while earlier tour stops were largely praised for smooth organization, the Enugu leg has drawn intense criticism over severe overcrowding, harassment, poor crowd control, and a total breakdown of security.

According to reports, the concert attracted more than 40,000 attendees—double the venue’s 20,000 capacity—leading to confusion, safety risks, and distress among fans.

Several concertgoers shared their harrowing experiences online, alleging theft, assaults, and negligence by security personnel.

One attendee, @adis_beautification, wrote:

“Those without tickets entered. The gate was broken and security guards were nowhere to be found. Touts entered with razor blades and tore people’s bags. So our safety is not guaranteed? Many girls were robbed. My phone was stolen.”

Another user, @hairz_by_steph, described frightening scenes of harassment:

“They were pressing girls everywhere. I lost my nails because of the crowd. Davido came on stage around 3 a.m. when the show was supposed to start by 4 p.m. People entered without tags; my friend was crying after her phone got stolen.”

Similarly, @mmachukwu shared:

“The entrance was insane. People were being flogged and tasered by security. You’d just hear tasers going off repeatedly. It was terrifying.”

@mirabel_merra added:

“Security eventually abandoned the gates. People were pushing, falling, and screaming. The stampede was real; everything just collapsed.”

Another distressed fan, @reallifestories, narrated:

“My wig, shoes, and phone were stolen. Someone had to lend me clothes and slippers from his car so I could go home. It’s heartbreaking.”

Echoing widespread frustration, social commentator @Gidi_Traffic wrote:

“It’s 2025 — there’s no excuse. Event organizers must start prioritizing safety, especially for women at concerts like this.”

While Davido’s performance itself was highly anticipated, the security lapses and crowd chaos have overshadowed the music, sparking renewed conversations about event safety standards in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.