# Davido

> Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, producer and label founder whose career has helped carry Afrobeats from Lagos clubs to a worldwide audience. He broke through with "Dami Duro," built enduring crossover records including "Fall" and "If," founded Davido Music Worldwide, and by 2026 had released six studio albums and received five Grammy nominations. His story is shaped by motion between Atlanta and Lagos, by an early fight to choose music over a prescribed business career, and by a persistent insistence that global success should not require African artists to forget home.

- **Role:** Recording artist and founder of Davido Music Worldwide
- **Organizations:** Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records UK, Sony Music Entertainment UK
- **From:** Atlanta, United States
- **Nationality:** Nigerian-American
- **Education:** Studied business administration; did not graduate, Oakwood University, Bachelor's degree in music, Babcock University
- **Known for:** Five Grammy Award nominations through the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026., Founder of Davido Music Worldwide, established in 2016., "Fall" became, at the time, the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history and its video was the first by a Nigerian artist to pass 100 million YouTube views.

## Career timeline

- **2011** — Released early singles including "Back When" and began his professional solo career.
- **2012** — Released debut album "Omo Baba Olowo"; breakout single "Dami Duro" established him across Nigeria and won him The Headies' Next Rated award.
- **2015** — Graduated from Babcock University with a degree in music.
- **2016** — Signed with Sony Music and founded Davido Music Worldwide.
- **2017** — Released "If" and "Fall"; "Fall" later became, at the time, the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history.
- **2019** — Sold out London's O2 Arena and released second studio album "A Good Time."
- **2020** — Released third studio album "A Better Time."
- **2023** — Released "Timeless," which set major African-album streaming records and brought his first three Grammy nominations.
- **2025** — Released fifth album "5ive," won Artiste of the Year and Digital Artiste of the Year at the 17th Headies, and mounted the 5ive Alive Tour.
- **2026** — Received a fifth Grammy nomination for "With You," performed at Coachella, and released sixth album "Oriadé" on July 31.

## Achievements

- Five Grammy Award nominations through the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026.
- Founder of Davido Music Worldwide, established in 2016.
- "Fall" became, at the time, the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history and its video was the first by a Nigerian artist to pass 100 million YouTube views.
- "Timeless" set Apple Music's record for the biggest African album and major first-day streaming records on Nigerian platforms.
- Sold out London's O2 Arena in 2019.
- Named Artiste of the Year and Digital Artiste of the Year at the 17th Headies in 2025.
- Appointed an Officer of the Order of the Niger in 2023.
- Released six studio albums between 2012 and 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Discussed his 15-year career and sixth album "Oriadé" in a FADER interview, arguing that there is room for all Afrobeats artists to succeed.
- **2026-08** — Held "A Royal Night in London" and the sold-out Davido & Friends Festival following the album release.
- **2026-07** — Released the 13-track sixth studio album "Oriadé" through Davido Music Worldwide under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK.
- **2026-06** — Appeared with Major Lazer and Nelly Furtado on "No Place Like Home" for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup album.
- **2026-04** — Made his Coachella debut after completing the 42-date 5ive Alive Tour.
- **2026-02** — Entered the 68th Grammy Awards with a fifth career nomination, for "With You" featuring Omah Lay in Best African Music Performance.

## Links

- Website: https://www.iamdavido.com/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/davido
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBV3nBa0iRdxEGc4DUS3xA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davido/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidoofficial2/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davido

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Last updated: 2026-09-21