Davido and Aliko Dangote Unveil Dangote Billboard at Times Square

Afrobeats superstar Davido and Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote have appeared together at New York’s iconic Times Square, where a massive digital billboard promoting the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is on display.

The high-profile moment took place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Davido sharing a video of himself and Dangote standing beneath the giant billboard.

The display carries the message “Made in Nigeria. Built for the World” alongside imagery promoting the Dangote Refinery. The appearance has attracted attention online, with Nigerians reacting to the sight of two prominent Nigerian figures representing a major homegrown industrial project in one of the world’s most recognisable commercial locations.

Davido Joins Dangote at Times Square

In the video circulating online, Davido and Dangote can be seen standing together in front of the giant digital display. Davido, dressed in a black suit and sunglasses, gestures towards the billboard alongside Dangote, who wore a grey suit.

The two also waved and gave thumbs-up gestures as people around the area recorded the moment.

Davido shared the footage on his Instagram Story on September 22, helping the Times Square appearance gain further attention among his large international audience.

Billboard Promotes Dangote Refinery

The Times Square display is part of the promotional campaign surrounding the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s Initial Public Offering (IPO).

The refinery’s IPO opened on September 14, 2026, with 4.1 billion ordinary shares offered at ₦525 per share. The offering is scheduled to close on October 13, 2026.

The Times Square advertisement features the refinery alongside the slogan “Made in Nigeria. Built for the World,” highlighting the Nigerian origin and international ambitions of the industrial project. The Cable had already reported on September 19 that the refinery was being featured on a Times Square billboard as part of the IPO campaign.

A Nigerian Moment in New York

The appearance of Davido and Dangote together has generated considerable attention because of the different sectors they represent.

Davido is one of Nigeria’s most internationally recognised Afrobeats artists, while Dangote is the founder and president of Dangote Group and one of Africa’s most prominent businessmen.

Their Times Square appearance therefore brought together Nigeria’s entertainment and business worlds against the backdrop of a major Nigerian industrial project.

The slogan on the billboard — “Made in Nigeria. Built for the World” — further emphasised the international positioning of the refinery.

Davido and Dangote’s Longstanding Relationship

The moment also comes against the background of Davido’s longstanding relationship with the Dangote family.

Davido has previously spoken publicly about knowing Aliko Dangote from childhood and described him as a family friend who has offered him advice over the years.

In a recent interview, the singer recalled that Dangote had repeatedly advised him to save and manage his money wisely.

Their appearance together in Times Square has consequently attracted attention beyond the billboard itself, with social media users commenting on their relationship and the significance of the moment.

Dangote Refinery Takes Centre Stage

The Times Square campaign comes at an important period for the Dangote Refinery as it seeks to expand public ownership through its IPO.

The refinery, located in Lekki, Lagos, has become one of Nigeria’s most significant industrial projects. Its presence on a digital billboard in Times Square places the project in one of the world’s most prominent advertising and commercial locations.

For many Nigerians online, the sight of Davido and Dangote standing beneath the display has become another highly visible “Nigeria to the world” moment.

TrendyBaze will continue to bring you the latest updates from the world of Nigerian music, entertainment and culture.