Davido
about the artist
In 2024, Davido's global ascent in the music industry continues. With over 5 billion streams and 1.3 billion video views amassed over his 13-year career, Davido, often referred to as "The King of Afrobeats," maintains his position as the most followed Afrobeat artist on social media. In 2023, his fourth studio album, "Timeless," shattered records as the biggest African album in Apple Music history in terms of first-day streams worldwide. It soared to no. 2 on Apple Music's US Albums chart, setting a new record for an African album. Ultimately, the record achieved over 1 billion streams, earning Davido multiple…
MoreIn 2024, Davido's global ascent in the music industry continues. With over 5 billion streams and 1.3 billion video views amassed over his 13-year career, Davido, often referred to as "The King of Afrobeats," maintains his position as the most followed Afrobeat artist on social media. In 2023, his fourth studio album, "Timeless," shattered records as the biggest African album in Apple Music history in terms of first-day streams worldwide. It soared to no. 2 on Apple Music's US Albums chart, setting a new record for an African album. Ultimately, the record achieved over 1 billion streams, earning Davido multiple awards and nominations, including three Grammy nominations in 2023, notably for Global Music Album of the Year.
In 2023, Davido made a triumphant return to live performances with his sold-out U.S. and international "Timeless Tour." Highlights included capacity crowds at New York's Madison Square Garden, London's O2 Arena, Dubai's Coca Cola Arena and Torontos Budweiser Stage, in addition to his highly successful A.W.A.Y Festival at Atlanta's State Farm Arena in November of 2023. Davido's influence extended to social media, where his "Unavailable" dance challenge went viral with over +100 million videos featured on TikTok.
Regarded as a cultural ambassador bridging Africa and the world, Davido graced the cover of Forbes Magazine in 2023. His career milestones include leading the 2022 FIFA World Cup Soundtrack and headlining AfroNation globally. Davido's international media presence includes appearances on prominent platforms such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show, The Daily Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Jennifer Hudson Show. He has received over 30 international awards and nominations, including a 2023 MTV VMA nomination for "Best Afrobeats."
In 2024, Davido's global impact is set to expand further with the release of new music.