I am the Most Disrespected Nigerian Artist – Davido
Nigerian music star Davido has opened up about feeling disrespected and heavily criticised within the music industry. In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, he described himself as “the most bashed and disrespected artist” in Nigerian music history. “I think in the history of Nigerian artists, I have been the most bashed and disrespected […]
International Superstar Davido Becomes the First Male Living Artist to be on the Cover Of Rolling Stone Africa.
Rolling Stone Africa proudly announces Nigerian afropop sensation Davido (real name David Adedeji Adeleke) as the cover star for their March/April issue. For over a decade, Davido has continuously pushed the envelope of his artistry and played a significant role in shaping the international repute of African music on the international stage with hits like […]
FULL LIST: Tyla, Taylor Swift win 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay received nominations at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Davido and Lojay were nominated for Best R&B Song for their contribution to Chris Brown’s Sensational, while South African star Tyla also earned a nomination in the category for her hit song Water. Burna Boy and Tems were […]
Davido to Headline 2025 Summerjam Festival with Vybez Kartel in Germany
Nigerian superstar Davido will headline the 2025 Summerjam Festival in Germany alongside Jamaican reggae icon Vybz Kartel from June 4–6, 2025. This follows Burna Boy’s performance as a headliner in 2024. Other artists set to perform include Beenie Man, Morgan Heritage, and other dancehall and reggae stars. Davido’s 2025 has been eventful, with the singer […]
King Charles III Features Davido’s ‘Kante’ on Personal Playlist
Nigerian superstar Davido, a five-time Grammy nominee, has been featured on King Charles III’s newly launched 17-track playlist on Apple Music. The monarch, who expressed his fondness for pidgin English, recalled his previous attempt at delivering a speech in the language during a visit to Nigeria. Speaking on the playlist, King Charles III stated, “I […]
Davido Postpones Fifth Album ‘5ive’ to April 18
Nigerian music star Davido has delayed the release of his upcoming fifth album, 5ive, by a month. Initially set to drop on March 15, 2025, the album will now be released on April 18. While Davido did not give a reason for the postponement, anticipation remains high for the project. Announcing the album on social […]
Wizkid, Davido Win at 2025 NAACP Awards
Nigerian superstar Wizkid won Best Contemporary Duo or Group at the NAACP Awards for his hit single Piece of My Heart featuring Brent Faiyaz. The track, from his record-breaking sixth album Morayo, set a new Spotify Nigeria streaming record on its release day. Fellow Nigerian artist Davido also won Best International Song for his feature […]
Adekunle Gold Teases Collaboration on Davido’s ‘5ive’ Album
Award-winning singer Adekunle Gold has hinted at a collaboration with Davido on the latter’s highly anticipated album, 5ive, set for release on March 15, 2025. AG Baby took to X to cryptically reference the project, sparking speculation about his guest appearance. Additionally, leaked studio pictures of the duo suggest they are working on what could […]
Spyro Reveals Why His Collaboration with Davido Was Blocked
Singer Spyro has disclosed that a remix of his hit single Billing, featuring Davido, was blocked from release by Davido’s manager, Asa Asika. In an interview on Echo Room, Spyro explained that the remix was shelved due to Davido’s busy schedule, which included numerous collaborations and preparations for a new album. Spyro credited musician and […]
Patrick Doyle: ‘Davido is least arrogant among his peers.’
Veteran Nigerian actor Patrick Doyle has lauded Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his composure in handling public criticism, likening the artist’s resilience to the philosophy of the late Obafemi Awolowo. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Doyle noted that Davido’s global reputation continues to soar despite receiving aspersions from peers. Drawing […]
