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Why Davido Remains Hottest Artiste In Africa
It is no gainsaying the fact
that the rave of the moment, David Adedeji Adeleke famously known as Davido is currently the hottest artiste in Africa due to his hit singles and collaborations which have won him prestigious awards particularly MTV’s Mama and Bet International.
At 22 and less than two years, Omo Baba Olowo as he is fondly called has achieved so much for himself and from the hand writing on the wall, this is just the beginning for the Osun State born HRN Record label boss. Some of his achievements which qualified him as Africa’s best include:
Highlight performances which is about 19 shows in a month and he charges N3.5 and N4 million per performance. He recently headlined Rwanda Annual Liberation Day celebration at Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali where he thrilled a mammoth crowd and was received by the Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
His popular hit singles included Dami Duro, Overseas, All of you, Ekuro, Gobe Skelewu, Aye Etc. for instance Aye’s Video is the most watched in You Tube Nigeria in the first quarter of 2014, it recorded over 300,000 viewers in the first week.
Davido’s major awards include BET International award, MTV’s MAMA, Koru Award, Channel O Music Video Award, Ghana Music Award, Nigeria Music Video Award, the headies Awards, Nigeria’s entertainment Awards etc.
In a recent interview, the music super star disclosed that presently he has over 90 unreleased songs, but he is taking his time to release them. He however stated that he is going to have a big concert in December which will feature an international artiste.
Ogba Women in a cultural dance
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.’