David Adedeji Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, he rose to fame in 2011 with the breakout single Dami Duro. His chart-topping albums — Omo Baba Olowo, A Good Time, A Better Time, and Timeless — have solidified him as one of Afrobeats’ most influential global ambassadors.
Davido has amassed over 2 billion streams on Spotify and nearly 1.7 billion views on YouTube. His 2017 hit Fall became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history. In 2023, his album Timeless earned a GRAMMY nomination and debuted in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. Known for his high-energy performances and global appeal, Davido has collaborated with global stars and continues to elevate African music on the world stage.
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