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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has celebrated the re-election of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s declaration of the governorship election results. The singer took to his X account on Sunday morning to share his reaction to the outcome of the poll, posting a…
Barely three weeks after a mock accreditation exercise exposed weaknesses in Osun State’s voting technology, the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System developed fresh glitches at polling units across the state on Saturday as voters queued to choose a new governor, prompting Afrobeats star Davido to publicly recommend a workaround on the machine’s cameras. Nigerian singer…
Davido has ended a brief and unexpected hiatus with the release of “I Know Who I Be,” his first single of 2026, a cross continental record that pairs the Afrobeats heavyweight with South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The Nigerian singer, born David Adeleke, announced the release on his social media pages on Friday,…
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed plans to repurchase his music masters from Sony Music before retiring. The singer disclosed his long-term financial strategy during a recent appearance on The Long Form podcast. Davido emphasized that retaining absolute intellectual property ownership remains the most critical metric of success for modern recording…
Afrobeats superstar Davido, whose full name is David Adeleke, has moved beyond passive support to become an active participant in the governorship re-election campaign of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, signalling a deepening intersection between celebrity influence and electoral politics ahead of the August ballot. In posts shared across his social media pages, the…
Nigerian superstar Davido has added another accolade to his collection, clinching the “Best International Act” title at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony, held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC, saw the singer triumph over a competitive field that included Tyla, Gunna, Rema, and Fridayy. This recognition serves as…
Fresh details about cross-continental music collaborations have emerged as Davido disclosed plans for a joint album with Chris Brown, expected to be released next year. The Nigerian Afrobeats star made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide, where he outlined his current artistic direction and future…
Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo has unveiled the tracklist for her 19th studio album, Hope, a sprawling cross-continental project five years in the making. Scheduled for release on 24 April 2026, the album serves as a definitive bridge between African traditionalism and modern pop. The five-time Grammy winner confirmed that Nigerian stars Davido and Ayra Starr…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…
