ABOUT DAVIDO:

Davido is cemented as a global music force in music. Often called “The King of Afrobeats,” the American-born, Nigerian-raised icon has amassed over 5 billion streams and 1.2 billion video views. The most followed African artist on social media, Davido has been a forerunner in connecting the world to Afrobeats. In 2023, he became the first African artist to top the iTunes Album Chart with his billion-streaming album Timeless, which earned three Grammy nominations for Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance and Best African Music Performance. Davido also had sold-out U.S. and international tours, with Timeless breaking streaming records. His Unavailable Dance Challenge on TikTok surpassed 100M video views.

A touring powerhouse, Davido’s April 2024 Madison Square Garden performance and multiple sold-out shows at London’s O2 and Atlanta’s State Farm Arena highlight his global reach. Career milestones include headlining AfroNation and performing at the 2022 World Cup for over 250 million viewers. He broke records in 2019 with hits “If” and “Fall” from A Good Time, and released A Better Time in 2020, which featured hits like “FEM,” “Holy Ground” ft. Nicki Minaj and “Shopping Spree” ft. Chris Brown.

With over 30 awards and nominations, including 2023 Grammy, BET, EMA, and VMA nods, Davido graced the cover of Forbes in 2023. His media presence spans The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Rolling Stone, New York Times, Billboard, and more.