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1 day ago
Davido paid tribute to the legendary Beninese singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo, referring to her affectionately as ‘Mama Africa’ during an interview with CNN’s Inside Africa. Davido sat down with CNN to discuss his journey, influences, and the African music landscape. Among the topics was his profound respect for Kidjo, whom he credits with paving the way…
3 days ago
Three Nigerian music superstars, Davido, Tems and Lojay have been announced winners of this year’s NAACP Image Awards, a yearly awards ceremony presented by the U.S-based National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) to honour outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature.
26 Feb
In an interview with OAP Dotun on Cool FM, rising Nigerian artist Logos Olori disclosed that he is the mastermind behind Davido’s Grammy-nominated hit song “Unavailable.” Logos Olori, born Olamilekan Emeka Taiwo, is a singer and songwriter signed to Davido’s record label, DMW. During the interview, he spilled the beans on how “Unavailable” came to…
18 Feb
Popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has revealed a second thought about his career while gushing over professional footballers.
17 Feb
Dav Music World (DMW) and 30BG head honcho, David Adedeji Adeleke, well known as Davido, said the possibility of a joint project with fellow afrobeats singer, Kizz Daniel, is still in the works.
15 Feb
Davido has revealed that he received a lavish gift from his friend, footballer Memphis Depay. The singer took to his Instagram story to share that Memphis Depay bought him a Rolex on his own birthday. Davido, who will be turning 32 on November 21, 2023, expressed gratitude for the gesture, saying he never receives gifts…
15 Feb
Nigerian superstar Davido has stirred up anticipation among his fans after he tweeted about a potential collaboration with fellow Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel. The singer, who recently released his fourth studio album Timeless, said he thinks a joint EP with Kizz Daniel would be “dope” after his next album. Davido tweeted: “After my next album…
8 Feb
We are in the golden age of Nigeria’s cultural and creative dominion of Africa.
6 Feb
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards.
5 Feb
South African singer Tyla has become the first recipient of the newly established Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards. Her song, "Water," beat out stiff competition from established Nigerian artists Davido ("Unavailable"), Asake ("Amapiano"), Burna Boy ("City Boys"), and Ayra Starr ("Rush"). Presented at the Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony, the award…
5 Feb
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke popular known as Davido has lost out on all the three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards.
5 Feb
Afrobeats, with its diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural richness, has long been recognized as a powerful force that goes beyond mere entertainment. 

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