Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido penned a heartfelt tribute to his long-time manager and close friend, Asa Asika, during his traditional wedding celebration on Saturday, May 18, 2025.
The singer, who served as one of the groomsmen at the Lagos-based ceremony, posted a touching tribute on his official X account that has since captured the hearts of fans and industry insiders.
His message wasn’t just about celebrating a wedding—it was a moving reflection on friendship, loyalty, and brotherhood formed through years of shared experiences.
Davido noted that seeing Asika marry Leona, his now-wife, was a powerful and emotional moment.
He wrote, “Seeing you stand beside Leona, with peace in your eyes and love in your heart… I couldn’t hold it in. Not just because of the man you’ve become, but because of how you became him.
“Nothing was handed to us. We built this through fire, through faith, through a bond that never broke.
“We didn’t chase the spotlight. We stayed rooted. Loyal to our story, loyal to our people. We didn’t sell out. We carried the culture, even when it felt heavy. That’s why the blessings never left because we never left ourselves behind.
“You’ve been more than my manager. You’ve been my shield. My sanity. My brother in every battle.”
Davido also praised the transformative impact Asa’s wife, Leona, has had on him, noting the visible change in his friend’s spirit since her arrival.
“But Asa… since Leona came into your life, you’ve changed. You softened. You smiled more. You became a man at peace. And watching her see the real you not the workhorse, not the machine, but you that healed something deep in me too.”
He thanked Leona for loving Asa in a way they had all hoped for, adding, “You didn’t just join the journey, you became its purpose.”
Davido promised to protect what the couple had built together, declaring: “As long as I breathe, I’ll protect what you two have built.”
“This wedding… it’s not just love. It’s legacy. It’s proof that we can rise without losing our souls. That brotherhood can survive success. That culture can be kept not just worn.
“We didn’t just make it, Asa. We made it our way. And standing next to you today, I feel something no award can give me.
“I feel home.
“Forever beside you,
David.”
