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  • 50 Cent refused to take a picture with me – Davido recounts

    50 Cent refused to take a picture with me – Davido recounts

    Grammy-nominated singer Davido has recounted his first encounter with 50 Cent and how he got snubbed by the American rapper.

    Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Davido said he was 14 at the time and his family was in Las Vegas celebrating his older brother’s 21st birthday.

    Davido, a fan of Lloyd Banks, took a picture with him.

    However, when he approached 50 Cent for a photo, he was bluntly refused.

    Years later, Davido reminded 50 Cent of the incident and the rapper responded with a nod to Davido’s current success, saying, “You are here now, right?”

    He said: “The first time I ever saw 50 Cent, I was a kid in Vegas. I was like ‘can I have a picture’, he said, ‘No.’

    Read Also: Davido renounces infidelity, promises monogamy

    “My brother was turning 21, my dad took everybody to Vegas but I was 14 so I can’t do nothing. They were doing the whole thing. I was just sitting in the lobby. I used to love Lloyd Banks, he was my favourite. So, I saw him and I went to him and took a picture with him. Then I saw 50 Cent, I went to him and said in Nigerian accent, ‘Wow! 50 Cent, I love you. Can I have a picture?’ He said, ‘No’ and just walked off.

    “I told him about the incident years later when we met as colleagues and he said, ‘You are here now, right?”.

    The two have since collaborated with 50 Cent bringing Davido on stage as a surprise guest performer at his Madison Square Garden show in New York.

    They’re set to co-headline a concert in London later this year, alongside Mary J. Blige.

  • Davido renounces infidelity, promises monogamy

    Davido renounces infidelity, promises monogamy

    Afrobeat singer Davido has pledged to prioritise monogamy and family after a string of tumultuous relationships. 

    In an interview on The Breakfast Club podcast, Davido revealed he’s turning a new leaf, vowing fidelity and a renewed focus on family.

    His decision to commit to monogamy stems from past experiences, including having five children with four different women. 

    He said: “I’m not cheating again. I don’t want wahala,” Davido said. “I have five kids with four women. I’d rather go and live how my other guys are living. Maybe because I’ve had bad experiences. Sometimes experience is the best teacher”.

    Davido also spoke emotionally about his son, Ifeanyi, who passed away in 2022, drawing a touching connection to his newborn son.

    “We’ve got twins now, a boy and a girl. The boy looks exactly like my son who passed. They act the same. Everything he used to do, he does,” he said.

  • Culture now bigger than industry ‘big three’ – Davido

    Culture now bigger than industry ‘big three’ – Davido

    Grammy-nominated singer Davido has spoken on the controversial topic surrounding the country’s acclaimed ‘Big 3’ in the music scene. 

    The trio, comprising Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, has been credited with catapulting Afrobeats to global recognition.

    However, Davido in an interview on ‘The Breakfast Club’ believes that the culture has grown beyond the trio, and the focus should shift from rivalry to unity to promote the genre’s growth. 

    “I don’t have a personal relationship with them. I did at some point in time. But I feel like the culture is just so big, and the conversation is bigger than the Big 3 right now — and that’s just the honest truth,” Davido said.

    He points to the rise of new artists like Rema and Ayra Starr as evidence of the genre’s continued evolution.

    Davido said: “There is Rema, Arya Starr, there are so many artiste for us to just make this thing about us. I feel like right now the three of us understand that it is bigger than us and whatever it takes for the culture to grow, whichever way we’re all for it.”.

    While Davido didn’t rule out the possibility of a collaborative record between the three global stars, he cited behind-the-scenes tensions as a potential obstacle. 

    He, however expressed openness to working together for the greater good of Afrobeats.

    “I mean it is not impossible, but I feel like people around us wouldn’t want that to happen. Some people make money off us not being cool, I guess, but with me, there have been situations where we’ve all been cool,”he added.

  • I’ll never let anything harm Tiwa Savage, says Davido

    I’ll never let anything harm Tiwa Savage, says Davido

    Grammy-nominated singer Davido has opened up about his relationship with Tiwa Savage, describing her as “my sister for life” despite their public fallout.

    In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Davido emphasised their close bond, likening their disagreements to typical sibling squabbles. 

    He reassured fans that he still cares deeply for Tiwa and her child, considering them family.

    “We used to stay in the same house. The situation with Tiwa was personal; she was a good friend to Sophia Momodu. Tiwa Savage is my sister for life. She changed the game for females. I love her and her child, we are family. Our fight is just like a brother and sister’s fight. She did reach out. I will never allow anything to happen to her,” Davido shared.

    The tension between them began when Tiwa posted a photo with Sophia Momodu, Davido’s children’s mother, leading to an alleged exchange of messages from Davido’s management. 

    Read Also: My American passport worth more than a million dollars – Davido

    This resulted in both artists unfollowing each other on Instagram.

    The dispute has sparked widespread discussions about relationships within the music industry, with fans expressing divided opinions on the matter. 

    Other celebrities, including Tiwa’s ex-husband Teebillz, have also reacted, with Teebillz threatening to teach Davido a lesson for allegedly disrespecting his family.

  • FULL LIST: Top 20 most-streamed Nigerian artists globally in Q1 2025

    FULL LIST: Top 20 most-streamed Nigerian artists globally in Q1 2025

    Afrobeats sensation Rema has claimed the top spot in Nigeria’s Q1 2025 rankings, reinforcing his dominance alongside other industry giants such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Ayra Starr.

    According to data compiled by Debut Hub, Rema’s global hit ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, has accumulated an impressive 223 million streams in Q1 2025, contributing to his groundbreaking achievement of over 2.5 billion total streams. 

    Burna Boy follows in second place with 171 million streams, while Ayra Starr ranks third with 169 million streams, ahead of Davido, who earned 113 million streams. Despite Davido’s strong showing, he remains ahead of Wizkid, who secured fifth place with 102 million streams.

    Ayra Starr followed closely in third with 169 million streams, surpassing Davido, who garnered 113 million streams. Despite Davido’s strong performance, it was enough to keep him ahead of Wizkid, who rounded out the top five with 102 million streams.

    Here is a full list of the most-streamed Nigerian artists globally Q1 of 2025:

    1.      Rema — 223M

    2.      Burna Boy — 171M

    3.      Ayra Starr — 169M

    4.      Davido — 113M

    5.      Wizkid — 102M

    6.      Omah Lay — 96.7M

    7.      Kizz Daniel — 67.9M

    8.      Ruger — 65.7M

    9.      CKay — 64.6M

    10.  Asake — 63.4M

    11.  Tems — 60.4M

    Read Also: Rema tops YouTube streams for Nigerian artists in Q1 2025

    12.  Fireboy DML — 59.1M

    13.  Nathaniel Bassey — 52.8M

    14.  Oxlade — 52.4M

    15.  Tekno — 50.8M

    16.  Tiwa Savage — 45.3M

    17.  Mercy Chinwo — 46.4M

    18.  Victony — 42.5M

    19.  Moses Bliss — 41.5M

    20.  BNXN — 41M

  • My American passport worth more than a million dollars – Davido

    My American passport worth more than a million dollars – Davido

    Afrobeats sensation Davido has claimed his US passport is worth more than a million dollars.

    Born in Atlanta, Georgia, the singer holds dual citizenship, giving him unrestricted access to the United States.

    Davido reflected on the significance of his passport, stating: “Till date, I don’t care how much money you’ve got, that blue passport is worth more than a million dollars.

    Read Also: Davido signs Boi Chase to DMW record label

    “The only thing is that I could fly anytime I wanted, like go to America every time I wanted and stuff. That was beautiful.”

    In contrast, Davido’s team members often face challenges securing visas for tours, experiencing delays and difficulties.

    His US passport, however, makes international travel seamless, sparing him these issues. 

  • Davido signs Boi Chase to DMW record label

    Davido signs Boi Chase to DMW record label

    Music superstar Davido has expanded his DMW record label by signing independent artiste, Boi Chase.

    To celebrate the new signing, DMW shared a video of a welcome dinner for Boi Chase on its Instagram story.

    “Congratulations @datsboichase. Welcome to @davido @thedmwhq”.

    Davido also reposted the video, welcoming Boi Chase to “greatness.”

    Read Also: My wedding was like an holiday in Nigeria, says Davido

    “Welcome to greatness @datboichase”.

    Boi Chase joins a roster of successful artistes on DMW, including Peruzzi, Mayorkun, Dremo, and Yonda. Davido founded the label in April 2016

  • My wedding was like an holiday in Nigeria, says Davido

    My wedding was like an holiday in Nigeria, says Davido

    Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared the unforgettable experience of tying the knot with Chioma Adeleke in a lavish wedding ceremony.

    Describing the grand affair as a “global celebration” that felt like a holiday in Nigeria, Davido recounted the special day on the Bootleg Kev podcast. 

    The wedding, held in Lagos on June 25, 2024, brought together celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries from around the world.

    The ceremony featured electrifying performances by top artists including Chike, Fireboy DML, and King Sunny Ade, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. 

    Davido likened the festivities to the vibrant and extravagant fictional African country ‘Zamunda.’

    “This is a bound union now; we’ve had a whole wedding and we’ve invited all these people from across the world to celebrate us”.

    “The wedding was in Nigeria; it was on some crazy Zamunda shit, mad crazy. It was like a holiday in Nigeria and it was one of the best days of my life. Everybody flew in from all over the world to celebrate us,” he said.

    Reflecting on the significance of the occasion, Davido emphasised the importance of protecting their union, acknowledging the vulnerabilities that come with public life. 

    “I feel like a lot of popular people are very vulnerable, knowing that we have to be careful”, he added.

    He expressed gratitude for the global celebration of their love, calling it “one of the best days of my life.”

  • I’ve never met Nicki Minaj despite collaborations – Davido

    I’ve never met Nicki Minaj despite collaborations – Davido

    Music sensation Davido has stated that despite working together on two occasions with American rapper Nicki Minaj, they have never met in person.

    In an interview on the Bootleg Kev podcast, Davido explained how their first collaboration on the 2020 hit “Holy Ground” came about through a direct message on social media. 

    After noticing she was following him, he reached out, and she replied the next morning, expressing interest in collaborating on a song.

    Davido said although they planned to shoot a music video together in Los Angeles, it didn’t work out due to Nicki Minaj’s pregnancy at the time.

    Their second collaboration was on Nicki Minaj’s 10th anniversary album ‘Pinkprint’.

    He praised Nicki Minaj’s professionalism and support, describing her as “amazing.”

    Read Also: Davido announces ‘5IVE’ album release tour

    Davido said: “You know the crazy thing? I have never met her [Nicki Minaj]. It’s crazy. We speak on the phone all the time. The first time we linked was through DM,” Davido said.

    “I noticed that she was following me, and I texted her. I woke up the next morning and saw her reply. I was shocked. I told her I had a song for us, and she said she was interested. I think it was 2019 or 2020. I sent her the record, and two days later, she sent me her verse.

    “We went to L.A. to shoot the video, but it didn’t work out because she was having her baby at that time. But we’ve always been close since then. She hit me again with the record last year for Pink 3, I think her anniversary album. She’s always supportive. She’s amazing.”

  • I co-habitated with Chioma for eight years – Davido

    I co-habitated with Chioma for eight years – Davido

    Following his marriage to Chioma, grammy-nominated singer Davido has revealed how different marital life is as compared to dating and cohabitation.

    Davido mentioned how they lived together for eight years before officially tying the knot.

    In a recent interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Davido recounted how he met Chioma during his university days while also crediting their long-term bond for making their transition into married life relatively smooth.

    “My partner and I have been living together for a long time prior to getting married. I met her in my third year in college, and I was lucky enough for us to move in together early—about eight years before we got married,” he said.

    Read Also: Davido reveals how Chioma inspired his decision to marry 

    However, Davido also acknowledged that marriage has its unique challenges. 

    “The transition was smooth, but it’s different; getting married is no joke”, he added.

    Throughout their relationship, Davido said Chioma has been a pillar of support for him, understanding and accommodating his demanding music career.

    “Throughout the time we were living together, I was touring and really on the road. She always understood what I did for work, and she knows I’m at my happiest when I work. She knows I love music as she loves being in the kitchen,” he added.