Davido Applauds Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré for Gold Refinery

On September 29, 2026, Nigerian music superstar Davido publicly commended Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the head of state of Burkina Faso, after the country inaugurated its first-ever gold refinery on September 28, 2026. Davido shared the news on Instagram, tagging Traoré and referring to him as a "Leader." The establishment of the refinery marks a significant step for Burkina Faso in its efforts to process and commercialize its mineral resources domestically, rather than relying on the export of raw ore.

The presidency of Burkina Faso described this event as a historic milestone in the nation's pursuit of economic independence. As the third-largest gold producer in Africa, Burkina Faso extracted over 94 tonnes of gold in the previous year, according to the World Gold Council.

The new refinery is expected to help authorities gain better control over the gold trade and increase the value captured from the country's natural resources.