Davido Joins Aliko Dangote In Times Square For ₦2.15 Trillion Dangote Refinery Public Share Offering
Afrobeats superstar Davido joins Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote in New York’s Times Square beneath the Nasdaq billboard promoting the ₦2.15 trillion Dangote Refinery public offering during UNGA week.
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Nigerian Afrobeats icon Davido was spotted alongside industrialist and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote in New York’s Times Square, standing beneath the iconic Nasdaq billboard promoting the ₦2.15 trillion Dangote Refinery public share offering during UNGA week.
The powerful moment, which saw both stars flashing a thumbs-up, has gone viral across social platforms, symbolizing the intersection of Nigerian entertainment, business excellence, and global influence.
From Afrobeats To Wall Street: Nigeria On The Global Stage

The appearance comes at a critical time as Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, moves to open up its ownership to the public through a landmark public offering valued at ₦2.15 trillion. The Times Square Nasdaq display places the Nigerian-owned asset at the heart of global finance.
- Location: Times Square, New York – beneath the Nasdaq billboard at brandedcities.
- Occasion: UNGA week – where world leaders, investors, and cultural icons converge.
- Symbolism: A music superstar backing an industrial giant – showing the power of Afrobeats to amplify African business.
The ₦2.15 Trillion Public Offering Explained
The Dangote Refinery public share offering is set to become one of Africa’s largest, allowing Nigerians and global investors to own a stake in the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery. Experts say the move will deepen local participation and position the refinery as a truly Nigerian asset.

Davido’s presence brings cultural capital to the offering, helping it reach a younger, diaspora audience who follow both Afrobeats and investment opportunities.
At A Glance: Davido x Dangote Times Square Moment
Why This Matters

This moment positions Davido and Dangote as two sides of Nigeria’s soft and hard power. One dominates global music charts; the other dominates global industry. Together in Times Square, they project a Nigeria that is investable, cultural, and world-class.
For 9JAFINDS readers, it’s a reminder that wealth creation is now a cultural conversation, where entertainment drives attention to ownership.
FAQs
They were promoting the Dangote Refinery ₦2.15 trillion public share offering with a Nasdaq billboard display in Times Square during UNGA week in New York.
It is a public offering allowing Nigerians and investors to own shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, valued at ₦2.15 trillion, making it one of Africa’s largest offerings.
Davido joined as a cultural ambassador, leveraging his global influence to bring visibility to the Nigerian-owned refinery on the world stage.
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