Davido
Davido
Afrobeats Global Icon
@davido_ng_music
Lagos, Nigeria
Notable
Music
About Me
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".
Davido is known primarily for work in Music. They are based in Lagos. Afrobeats Global Icon specializing in Music. Based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Profile compiled from public sources including Wikipedia's article on Davido (accessed July 2026).
Davido is known primarily for work in Music. They are based in Lagos. Afrobeats Global Icon specializing in Music. Based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Profile compiled from public sources including Wikipedia's article on Davido (accessed July 2026).
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What I Do
Portfolio
Career Highlights
Grammy Nomination — Afrobeats Representative
2023
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Timeless (Album)
2023
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"Stand Strong" — Resilience Anthem
2022
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O2 Arena London Sold Out — Davido
2022
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A Better Time (Album)
2020
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"FEM" (Single)
2020
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30 Billion Concert — Lagos
2019
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"Wonder Woman" (Single)
2019
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A Good Time (Album)
2019
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"E For Everybody" (Single)
2018
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"Assurance" (Single)
2018
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First Nigerian Artist to Chart on US Billboard
2017
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25
credits
5
collaborators
25
projects
Projects
25
📣 Brand Campaign
Shot on iPhone — India 2024 Campaign
art_director
3 collaborators
🎵 Music
Timeless (2023) — Davido: First Nigerian Album to Debut US Top 10
talent
🎵 Music
Davido — Timeless (2023): Afrobeats Global Album
talent
🎉 Event
Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance (Inaugural 2023)
The night the world heard Africa.
Nominee
+1
5 collaborators
★ First Grammy for Best African Music Performance
📄 Other
Timeless (Album)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
Grammy Nomination — Afrobeats Representative
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
O2 Arena London Sold Out — Davido
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
"Stand Strong" — Resilience Anthem
Singer/Artist
🎵 Music
Made in Lagos — Wizkid (2020)
Lagos to the world.
Feature — 'Smile'
2 collaborators
★ 4x Platinum US
📄 Other
"FEM" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
A Better Time (Album)
Singer/Artist
🎵 Music
Love Nwantiti — CKay (2019 / viral 2021)
Love has no language barrier.
Feature — Remix version
1 collaborator
★ 1B+ streams
📄 Other
A Good Time (Album)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
"Wonder Woman" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
30 Billion Concert — Lagos
Singer/Artist
🎵 Music
Davido — 30 Billion Concert (Afrobeats Milestone)
talent
📄 Other
"Assurance" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Tv
Davido Talent Hunt
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
"E For Everybody" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
"Fall" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
"If" (Single)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
First Nigerian Artist to Chart on US Billboard
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
DMW (Davido Music Worldwide) — Record Label Founder
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
The Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (Album)
Singer/Artist
📄 Other
Omo Baba Olowo (OBO) (Album)
Singer/Artist
Collaborators
Creators who share a project with this person
Career Timeline
25 projects
2023
Music
Davido — Timeless (2023): Afrobeats Global Album
Afrobeats Artist — Timeless Album
Music
Timeless (2023) — Davido: First Nigerian Album to Debut US Top 10
Artist — Timeless (First Nigerian Top 10 US)
Event
Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance (Inaugural 2023)
Nominee
Other
Timeless (Album)
Other
Grammy Nomination — Afrobeats Representative
Others who worked with this creator
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