Davido – A Decade of Achievements

Davido, one of the most popular and influential Nigerian singers, celebrated his 31st birthday on Tuesday, November 21. Since his debut in 2011, the award-winning artist, OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), has made waves in music, starting with the hit “Dami Duro.”

Since then, he has released four studio albums, numerous singles and collaborations, and has performed on stages across the world.

In this article, we will look back at some of the major achievements that Davido has accomplished over the years.

Davido’s Evolution

In 2012, Davido won the prestigious Next Rated award at the Headies, a highly regarded Nigerian music awards ceremony.

He also won the Best Newcomer award at the Kora Awards, and the Best International Act: Africa award at the BET Awards.

In 2013, Davido released his second album, Omo Baba Olowo, which featured hits like “Gobe”, “Skelewu”, and “Aye”.

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The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of Nigeria (RIN), and won the Best R&B/Pop Album award at the Headies.

In 2014, Davido collaborated with South African rapper Mafikizolo on the song “Tchelete (Goodlife)”, which became a continental hit.

He also signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, making him one of the first African artists to do so.

In 2016, Davido founded his own record label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), which has signed artists like Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Dremo, and Yonda.

He also released his third album, Son of Mercy, which featured international stars like Tinashe, Nasty C, and Young Thug.

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In 2017, Davido released two of his biggest songs to date, “If” and “Fall”, which both became global sensations.

“If” was produced by Tekno, and won the Song of the Year and Video of the Year awards at the Headies. “Fall” was produced by Kiddominant, and became the longest-charting Nigerian song on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.

It also became the first Nigerian music video to reach 200 million views on YouTube.

In 2018, Davido sold out the O2 Arena in London, becoming the first solo African artist to do so. He also won the Best African Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards, and the Best International Act award at the BET Awards for the second time.

In 2019, Davido released his fourth album, A Good Time, which featured guest appearances from Chris Brown, Popcaan, Summer Walker, Gunna, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned hits like “Blow My Mind”, “Risky”, and “Sweet in the Middle”.

In 2020, Davido’s fifth album, “A Better Time,” featured Nicki Minaj, Nas, Lil Baby, Tiwa Savage, and more.

The album broke several streaming records on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, and Boomplay. It also received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

In 2021, Davido won the Artist of the Year award at the Headies for the third time. He starred in Konshens’ “Boom Bang,”.

He also performed at several events and festivals around the world, such as Global Citizen Live and Afro Nation.

In 2022, Davido’s sixth album, “A Great Time,” featured collaborations with Drake, Burna Boy, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.

The album was hailed as a masterpiece by many critics and fans. It also topped several charts in Africa and beyond.

In 2023 (so far), Davido has released “Timeless”. The album, featuring Asake, Musa Keys, Angélique Kidjo, The Cavemen, and more, received widespread acclaim from listeners.

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He has also announced that he will be going on a world tour later this year.

These are just some of the achievements that Davido has attained over the years. Davido has proven himself to be a versatile and talented musician who can blend different genres and styles.

He has also shown his generosity and philanthropy by supporting various causes and initiatives. He is undoubtedly one of the most successful and influential artists in Africa and beyond.

Happy birthday to Davido!🎉