Davido
Nigerian Artist
Afrobeats
Trending In Nigeria
David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S, and...
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Chart History
Peak #10
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Quick Facts
Real Name
David Adedeji Adeleke
Nationality
Nigerian
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Genre
Afrobeats
Biography
David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He made his music debut as a member of the group KB International.
Davido studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats and record vocal references. He rose to fame after releasing "Dami Duro", the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012), from which six additional singles—"Back When", "Ekuro", "Overseas", "All of You", "Gbon Gbon" and "Feel Alright"—were taken. In 2012, Davido won the Next Rated award at The Headies.
Between 2013 and 2015, he released the singles "Gobe", "One of a Kind", "Skelewu", "Aye", "Tchelete (Goodlife)", "Naughty", "Owo Ni Koko", "The Sound" and "The Money".
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Davido’s ORIADÉ Review: A Confident Return to His African Roots
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Davido – Oriadé (Album)
Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his highly anticipated studio album, “Oriadé.” The 13-track project showcases Davido’s…
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Davido – My Light ft. Llona
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Davido – Guide
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Davido – Zanzibar
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Davido – Yaya ft. Nakamura
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Davido – Tell Everybody ft. Leon Thomas
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Davido – Already Falling
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Davido – B4 B4 ft. Mayorkun, FOLA
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Davido – Constantly
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Davido – Julie
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Davido – Amazing Grace ft. Black Sherif
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Davido – On The Road
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Davido Unveils Official “ORIADÉ” Tracklist Ahead of Album Release
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially revealed the complete tracklist for his forthcoming sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, giving fans…
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Davido – Gimme Dat Ting ft. NO11
Award-winning Nigerian music superstar Davido has returned with an exciting new release titled “Gimme Dat Ting,” featuring talented recording…
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Davido Confirms New Album “Oriade” for July 31 Release
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Davido – I Know Who I Be ft. Jazzwrld, GL_Ceejay
Davido is a celebrated Nigerian musician known for their distinctive sound and connection with audiences across Africa and beyond.Davido…
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Stepping back into the spotlight, Adekunle Gold presents "Only God Can Save Me", a confident new release that captures…
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