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Davido Releases New Single, Fall
Davido has made good his promise to release both the album and video of his new single, ‘Fall’. The Nigerian-American Singer who recently engaged in a quarrel with Wizkid put out the teasers on his instagram account where he commands a record 4.1 million followers and Twitter, with 23 million followers.
As at 10.00am last Friday, the song had generated over 17,000 views with 1800 likes and 45 thumbs down. The danceable song is available on Apple iTune for just N200, the Video by Sony music entertainment international limited is also available on youTube.
Born in Atlanta-Georgia in November 1992, David Adedeji Adeleke, the rapper, Afro pop Singer, recording artiste, performer and record producer made his entrance into the Nigeria music industry in 2011 with his hit single “Dami-Duro”. He co-founded HKN music with his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke and has since produced songs for Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid.
In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN, Nigeria, he released his debut album Omo Baba Olowo in 2012.
In 2013, Davido partnered with Guiness Nigeria for the “Guiness World of More” concert. Between 2013 and 2015 Davido released the singles “Gobe’, One of a kind, “Skelewu”, ‘Aye’, Tchelete” (Goodlife) “ Naughty”, “Owo Ni Koko”, “The sound” and “The Money” all part of the album “Baddest”.
In January 2016, Davido signed a record deal with Sony music, he started his own label, Davido Music World Wide (DMW) few months after signing with Sony. In July 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’