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10 Mar

I Blew The Money From My First Major Deal In A Day – Davido On Costly Career Lesson

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When Davido signed his first major record deal, he thought he had made it. The Nigerian superstar, fresh off years of recording in makeshift studios with minimal resources, was finally in the big leagues. But as he revealed on the Drink Champs podcast, monitored by MyNewsGh, the excitement of that moment led him to make one of the biggest financial mistakes of his early career. “I got my deal, and the money came. I was like, ‘Yo, we lit!’” Davido recalled. “That same day, I took all my boys shopping. We went crazy. We spent it all.” It wasn’t until…

19 Dec

Stonebwoy Names Davido As Special Guest For Bhimfest 2024

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Ghanaian dancehall sensation Stonebwoy has announced Nigerian superstar Davido as the special guest for the highly anticipated Bhimfest 2024. The annual music festival promises to be an electrifying celebration of music, culture, and unity. Stonebwoy, known for his vibrant performances, revealed the news on his social media platforms, exciting fans across Ghana and beyond. Davido’s inclusion adds international appeal to the event, as the "Unavailable" hitmaker joins a star-studded lineup of artists from Ghana and across Africa. Bhimfest has become a major highlight on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar, and this year’s edition is expected to attract thousands of music lovers,…

11 Dec

It’s Impossible To Talk About Afrobeats Without Mentioning My Name – Davido

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Davido, the Nigerian music star, emphasized his pivotal role in the Afrobeats genre during an interview on the Business Untitled Podcast. He noted that discussing Afrobeats without mentioning his contributions is incomplete. While he prefers the term “Afrofusion” to describe his music, Davido is not offended by the Afrobeats label, acknowledging its role in propelling African music globally. He criticized the tendency to categorize all African artists under Afrobeats, regardless of their style. Davido highlighted the long journey of African music reaching mainstream recognition, showing appreciation for the broader genre’s influence despite its limitations in defining diverse musical styles. Source:…

11 Oct

Davido Shares Sneak Peek From Their Twins’ First Birthday Party

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Nigerian music star, Davido gave fans a glimpse into the first birthday celebration of his twins, maintaining his decision to keep their identities private. The singer had previously announced the twins’ one-year birthday, drawing widespread attention and excitement from fans and celebrities alike. Davido took to his Instagram stories to share moments from the event, including beautifully arranged balloon decorations and a sizzling barbecue stand. Notably, no pictures or videos of the twins were revealed. The twins remain a mystery to Davido’s fans, sparking curiosity, as they are the only children whose faces and names have not yet been disclosed…

24 Jul

Davido Gifts Longtime Friend Car Worth Over $48k

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Music executive Ubi Franklin has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Afrobeat star Davido after receiving a brand new GAC car worth over $48,000. The exciting news was shared on Franklin’s Instagram story, where he expressed his appreciation for Davido’s generosity and reaffirmed his love for the singer. This generous gift is part of Davido’s partnership with a car dealership. To support their brand, Davido decided to purchase one of the cars as a gift for Franklin. Ubi Franklin emphasized that Davido always knows what is right to do for his people, admonishing him for his supportive nature. The music executive’s words…

16 Jul

Davido Launches Own Social Media App

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Famous Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido has launched his own social media app called Chatter. Davido announced the news in a trending post on his official X handle on Friday, July 12. The musician shared that he co-owns the application with his close friend Sir Banko. Introducing Chatter, Davido described the app as a social audiovisual utility platform designed to connect content creators to a vibrant community and amplify their voices. In the past eight months, Chatter marks Davido’s third internet project. DAILY POST reported a few months ago that the musician launched his cryptocurrency, $DAVIDO coin, which crashed shortly after…

09 Jul

Kate Henshaw Revisits Feud With Davido Over Greeting Snub

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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has explained the reason for her strained relationship with Nigerian musician Davido. She claimed the musician ignored her at public event when she tried to exchange pleasantries. Ms. Henshaw’s statements, originally made in a December 2023 interview, had sparked discussions among fans and media. In the earlier interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she mentioned her lack of personal connection with Davido despite liking his music. She recounted a specific instance where they met, but Davido did not acknowledge her presence. “Well, I’m not a fan. I like his music, but personally, I don’t know him.…

04 Jul

Davido Reacts To Rumors He Slapped A Bouncer At His Wedding

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Popular Nigerian musician Davido has responded to viral rumors suggesting he slapped a bouncer at his recent wedding, vehemently denying any physical altercation. The speculation arose from a video circulating online showing Davido signaling to a bouncer, seemingly intervening on behalf of a child attempting to approach him. From the angle of the video, it looked as though he smacked the bouncer in the face, but he has revealed that nothing of that sort happened. Davido defended that he was only preventing the bouncer from restricting the young guest from coming close to him. In response to naysayers, the billionaire…

28 Jun

Davido Jets Off With Chioma For Honeymoon In Newly Acquired $75m Private Jet

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Nigerian superstar, Davido and his new wife, Chioma, have left the country (Nigeria) for their honeymoon aboard his newest private jet. Fresh from their opulent nuptials, the pair was spotted excited as they boarded the luxurious aircraft. In a series of videos shared online, Davido, accompanied by a few members of his entourage, was captured preparing for takeoff and entering the aircraft. The videos also showed the excitement on Chioma’s face as she began her marital journey with the billionaire musician. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8uAHNuOLzi/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=5a046a65-c547-4a82-9613-24ecf0b8647d According to Tunde Ednut, a Nigerian blogger close to the singer, the couple are flying in a new…

27 Jun

Davido Reveals Strange Dream His Dad Had About Him

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Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a profound vision his father, Deji Adeleke, had about his future in music. During his wedding to Chioma Rowland, Davido revealed that his father envisioned him transitioning from secular music to gospel music. “My dad told me, ‘David, I had a vision that you ended your music as a gospel singer,’” Davido disclosed in a video that has since gone viral. The revelation came while Davido was chatting with guests at the star-studded event. One guest responded enthusiastically, shouting, “So shall it be!” while others joined in with “Amen!”…