Davido

Davido, a Nigerian-American singer and record producer, has consistently expanded the global reach of Afrobeats through his music and various ventures. After forming the group KB International around 2010, Davido released his debut studio album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ in 2012, featuring the hit single ‘Dami Duro’ and earning him the Next Rated award at The Headies in the same year. This initial success established him in the music scene, with a series of successful singles between 2013 and 2015, including ‘Gobe,’ ‘Skelewu,’ and ‘Aye,’ further solidifying his position as a prominent Nigerian-American artist. Davido expanded his global presence in 2016 by signing a record deal with Sony Music, which led to the founding of his record label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).

The same year, he also signed with RCA Records and released his five-track EP ‘Son of Mercy.’ Following successful negotiations for creative control with Sony, he released groundbreaking singles ‘If’ and ‘Fall’ in 2017. ‘Fall’ notably became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history. His international recognition soared with wins for Best African Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards, Best African Act and Best Worldwide Act at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards, and Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards. In 2019, Davido became the first solo African artist to sell out The O2 Arena in London, coinciding with the release of his second studio album, ‘A Good Time,’ which accumulated over 1 billion streams across digital platforms by July 2020.

Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to shaping the music industry, he established his record company, Nine+ Records, in collaboration with UnitedMasters in 2024. Davido is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘5ive,’ in 2025, further cementing his legacy as a global music icon.