Davido Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/davido/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:22:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png Davido Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/davido/ 32 32 233669348 Accord Party Welcomes Davido, Encourages Him to Make the Right Choice https://afinjufm.com/accord-party-welcomes-davido-encourages-him-to-make-the-right-choice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accord-party-welcomes-davido-encourages-him-to-make-the-right-choice https://afinjufm.com/accord-party-welcomes-davido-encourages-him-to-make-the-right-choice/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:22:29 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=17942 The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has said that afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is welcome to join the party but must align with what he described as its “authentic leadership.” Imumolen made the remark, while responding to reports that Davido plans to collect his Accord Party membership […]

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The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen, has said that afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is welcome to join the party but must align with what he described as its “authentic leadership.”

Imumolen made the remark, while responding to reports that Davido plans to collect his Accord Party membership card in Osun State, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s declaration that he intends to seek re-election on the party’s platform.

The Accord chairman said the party was open to new members but stressed that structures recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be respected.

According to him, Governor Adeleke currently holds what he termed a “disputed ticket” issued by a factional leadership of the party.

Read Also Chairman Hails Adeleke’s Defection as Boost to Accord Party’s Growth

“Davido is welcome in Accord, but he must align with the party’s authentic leadership unlike Governor Adeleke, who holds a disputed ticket from a factional leadership,” Imumolen said.

Governor Adeleke recently confirmed that he joined the Accord Party after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing unresolved leadership issues within the PDP at the national level.

The development has triggered fresh alignment and contestation within the Accord Party ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.

Source TVC

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Davido Celebrates 33rd Birthday and Teases New Album https://afinjufm.com/davido-celebrates-33rd-birthday-and-teases-new-album/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-celebrates-33rd-birthday-and-teases-new-album https://afinjufm.com/davido-celebrates-33rd-birthday-and-teases-new-album/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:03:26 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16247 The private gathering took place ahead of his highly anticipated concert at the State Farm Arena, which will see him perform in front of a sold-out crowd of 21,000 fans as part of his ongoing 5ive Alive Tour. During the celebration, Davido reflected on his remarkable journey from a teenage artist to a global icon. […]

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The private gathering took place ahead of his highly anticipated concert at the State Farm Arena, which will see him perform in front of a sold-out crowd of 21,000 fans as part of his ongoing 5ive Alive Tour.

During the celebration, Davido reflected on his remarkable journey from a teenage artist to a global icon. “I dropped my first song when I was 17, and now I’m 33. This year has been one of my best, getting married to the most beautiful woman and welcoming our babies,” he said. He credited much of his happiness to his recent marriage to Chioma and the arrival of their twins.

Read Also: Davido, Other Celebrities Decry Rising Insecurity

In addition to his personal milestones, Davido hinted at exciting new music on the horizon.

Just seven months after the release of his fifth studio album, 5ive, he teased progress on his upcoming sixth project, sparking buzz among fans eager for more.

As Davido continues to solidify his status as a global force in music, his birthday celebrations are a testament to both his personal growth and professional success.

Source: The Nation

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Omah Lay Reacts to First Grammy Nomination, Cites Davido as His True Inspiration https://afinjufm.com/omah-lay-reacts-to-first-grammy-nomination-cites-davido-as-his-true-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omah-lay-reacts-to-first-grammy-nomination-cites-davido-as-his-true-inspiration https://afinjufm.com/omah-lay-reacts-to-first-grammy-nomination-cites-davido-as-his-true-inspiration/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:23:51 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=15844 The rising star earned a nomination for his collaboration with Davido on the track “With You,” which is up for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The 2026 Grammy ceremony is set to take place on February 1, 2026. Omah Lay expressed his excitement over the recognition but emphasized that accolades […]

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The rising star earned a nomination for his collaboration with Davido on the track “With You,” which is up for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

The 2026 Grammy ceremony is set to take place on February 1, 2026. Omah Lay expressed his excitement over the recognition but emphasized that accolades don’t hold much personal value for him. Instead, the singer redirected his enthusiasm towards his collaborator, Davido, who he credits as one of his most loyal supporters.

“I’m excited about this Grammy nomination, but I don’t give a concern about awards. Yeah, but I really want it for OBO!” Omah Lay wrote, referencing Davido by his popular moniker. “He is the realest friend I’ve had in a while, and he stood by me during my hardest times.”

Despite the recognition, Omah Lay made it clear that the real focus for him is Davido’s long-awaited Grammy win. The Nigerian superstar, who has earned four prior nominations, including two in the Best African Music Performance category since its introduction in 2023, has yet to secure a win at the award.

Source: The Nation

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Davido Names Abia Varsity Female Hostel After Late Mum https://afinjufm.com/davido-names-abia-varsity-female-hostel-after-late-mum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-names-abia-varsity-female-hostel-after-late-mum https://afinjufm.com/davido-names-abia-varsity-female-hostel-after-late-mum/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:13:08 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=15272 The singer recently attended the varsity’s convocation ceremony, accompanied by his management and friend Cubana Chief Priest. Speaking at the ceremony, Davido addressed the children to remain steadfast in the pursuit of their dreams. Reflecting on the energy of the event, the 32-year-old artiste said he witnessed a “generation poised to change the world”. He […]

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The singer recently attended the varsity’s convocation ceremony, accompanied by his management and friend Cubana Chief Priest.

Speaking at the ceremony, Davido addressed the children to remain steadfast in the pursuit of their dreams.

Reflecting on the energy of the event, the 32-year-old artiste said he witnessed a “generation poised to change the world”.

He likened the graduates’ enthusiasm to the very drive that fueled his own success, allowing him to “make something out of nothing”.

In his speech, Davido painted a poignant picture of his mother, whom he described as a “teacher and a giver”.

He credited her with instilling in him the belief that education and compassion have the power to transform lives.

Read Also: Musician Mike Ejeagha buried 24 hours after death

“We live in a time where young people carry the future of Africa in their hands. It’s our time, but it’s also our test, to use our platforms, our influence, and our voices to build, not just for ourselves, but for the next ones coming after us,” he wrote on X.

“My mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, understood that long before I did. She was a teacher, a giver, a woman who believed that education and compassion could change lives. Everything I am,

Source: Thecable

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Davido Reveals 5ive Tour Dates In Nigeria https://afinjufm.com/davido-reveals-5ive-tour-dates-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-reveals-5ive-tour-dates-in-nigeria https://afinjufm.com/davido-reveals-5ive-tour-dates-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:39:32 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=15148 According to the announcement, the tour will begin in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on October 26, followed by Yola, Adamawa on October 29, Enugu on November 1, Ibadan on November 9, and wrapping up with a grand finale in Lagos on December 25. Davido expressed excitement about returning to perform in Nigeria after a successful run […]

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According to the announcement, the tour will begin in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on October 26, followed by Yola, Adamawa on October 29, Enugu on November 1, Ibadan on November 9, and wrapping up with a grand finale in Lagos on December 25.

Davido expressed excitement about returning to perform in Nigeria after a successful run across North America earlier this year.

“I’m blessed to perform all around the world, and everywhere I go Nigeria goes with me. But this time, I’m bringing it home,” he wrote.

Read Also: Davido Joins GRAMMYs Voting Committee Ahead of 2026 Awards

“After an unforgettable North American tour, it’s only right we bring that energy back where it all began. My 5ive Tour Nigeria, y’all ready? This one’s for the culture. This one’s personal. This one’s for us.”

The 5ive Tour is in support of Davido’s Grammy-nominated album, Timeless, and has already seen a string of sold-out shows in the United States and Canada, earning rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

Source: Punch

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Davido Joins GRAMMYs Voting Committee Ahead of 2026 Awards https://afinjufm.com/davido-joins-grammys-voting-committee-ahead-of-2026-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-joins-grammys-voting-committee-ahead-of-2026-awards https://afinjufm.com/davido-joins-grammys-voting-committee-ahead-of-2026-awards/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:54:15 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=14325 This milestone positions the Nigerian music icon among a select group of industry professionals who will help decide the nominees and winners for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. The announcement was made on the Recording Academy’s official social mediapage, accompanied by a video spotlighting Davido alongside other new voting members. “Creating a song or an album […]

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This milestone positions the Nigerian music icon among a select group of industry professionals who will help decide the nominees and winners for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.

The announcement was made on the Recording Academy’s official social mediapage, accompanied by a video spotlighting Davido alongside other new voting members.


“Creating a song or an album takes heart, time, and dedication,” the Academy wrote in its post. “That’s why Recording Academy members including, Davido, ravynlenae, offsetyrn, jessiereyez, and others are sharing why your participation matters.”


Davido, whose 2023 album “Timeless” earned him three GRAMMY nominations for the 2024 ceremony, expressed his excitement at being part of the process that shapes global music recognition.


“Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer,” Davido said. “Voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on in each season. I am honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting,” he said.

Read Also: Grammy Nominations: Singer Jaywon apologises to Ayra Starr


His inclusion reflects the Recording Academy’s ongoing efforts to diversify its membership and amplify international voices, particularly from Africa as Afrobeats and other global genres continue to gain influence on the world stage.


Voting for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards is set to begin on October 3, the Academy confirmed.
“Recording Academy voting members: review the ballot, listen, and vote early,” the statement read.

Source: Punch

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Davido Clears Air on Viral Video Incident https://afinjufm.com/davido-clears-air-on-viral-video-incident/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-clears-air-on-viral-video-incident https://afinjufm.com/davido-clears-air-on-viral-video-incident/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:16:02 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=14060 A viral video shared online showed the singer surrounded by security operatives and fans, with a moment where he appeared to have been hit on the head. The clip prompted an X user to post, “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem slap Davido for head.” Read Also: Davido accuses Ibiza nightclub security men […]

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A viral video shared online showed the singer surrounded by security operatives and fans, with a moment where he appeared to have been hit on the head.

The clip prompted an X user to post, “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem slap Davido for head.”

Read Also: Davido accuses Ibiza nightclub security men of trying to kill him, team members

Reacting on his official social media handle, Davido clarified that the incident was a misunderstanding, explaining that it was his own security aide who mistakenly hit him.


“Mumu that was my security .. hit me by mistake .. saddist,” the singer wrote.

The clarification has since put to rest the speculations triggered by the viral video.

Source: Vanguard

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“My biggest challenge is making Wizkid, Davido friends” – DJ Tunez https://afinjufm.com/my-biggest-challenge-is-making-wizkid-davido-friends-dj-tunez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-biggest-challenge-is-making-wizkid-davido-friends-dj-tunez https://afinjufm.com/my-biggest-challenge-is-making-wizkid-davido-friends-dj-tunez/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:28:33 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=12313 Speaking during a recent livestream on X, DJ Tunez revealed that his biggest challenge is making his boss and Davido friends. According to him, “My biggest challenge? Making Wizkid and Davido to love each other, that’s my biggest challenge”. He admitted that reconciling the duo and making them stay friends has proven to be challenging. […]

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Speaking during a recent livestream on X, DJ Tunez revealed that his biggest challenge is making his boss and Davido friends.

According to him, “My biggest challenge? Making Wizkid and Davido to love each other, that’s my biggest challenge”.

He admitted that reconciling the duo and making them stay friends has proven to be challenging.

Recall that Wizkid and Davido have a history of rivalry. In October 2024, the duo reignited their feud, trading insults on social media.

Music industry figures such as Iyanya and Asa Asika have publicly urged the duo to quash their beef and embrace collaboration for the benefit of Afrobeats music.

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Why I turned down Davido’s offer to sign me – CDQ https://afinjufm.com/why-i-turned-down-davidos-offer-to-sign-me-cdq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-i-turned-down-davidos-offer-to-sign-me-cdq https://afinjufm.com/why-i-turned-down-davidos-offer-to-sign-me-cdq/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:18:13 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=12084 He explained that following the success of his breakthrough single ‘Indomie’, Davido wanted to sign him to his record label but his producer, Masterkraft, opted for a partnership instead, which the DMW boss declined. He disclosed this in a recent podcast interview. CDQ said, “Davido reached out to me through Twitter back then that he […]

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He explained that following the success of his breakthrough single ‘Indomie’, Davido wanted to sign him to his record label but his producer, Masterkraft, opted for a partnership instead, which the DMW boss declined.

He disclosed this in a recent podcast interview.

CDQ said, “Davido reached out to me through Twitter back then that he wanted to sign me. He told me he just made a lot of money from his African tour and wanted to invest it in money and make me the biggest rapper in Africa.


“I told him whatever I’m doing, Masterkraft has to be involved. So, me and Masterkraft went to a meeting with him, and he told him that CDQ is already a movement on the streets and should consider a partnership instead of a recording deal but Davido decline and the deal fell through.”

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Davido accuses Ibiza nightclub security men of trying to kill him, team members https://afinjufm.com/davido-accuses-ibiza-nightclub-security-men-of-trying-to-kill-him-team-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davido-accuses-ibiza-nightclub-security-men-of-trying-to-kill-him-team-members https://afinjufm.com/davido-accuses-ibiza-nightclub-security-men-of-trying-to-kill-him-team-members/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:47:33 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=11232 The Afrobeats star, who disclosed this via his Instagram story on Sunday morning, claimed that the nightclub security men attempted to kill him and his team members. Sharing photos of some of the security staff, who appeared aggressive, Davido vowed that justice must be served for the alleged attack. He wrote, “@Hiibizaofficial security just tried […]

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The Afrobeats star, who disclosed this via his Instagram story on Sunday morning, claimed that the nightclub security men attempted to kill him and his team members.

Sharing photos of some of the security staff, who appeared aggressive, Davido vowed that justice must be served for the alleged attack.

He wrote, “@Hiibizaofficial security just tried to kill me and my team!!!”

“All of yall goin down!!!”

Davido and some of his team members, including his manager Asa Asika and ally Cubana Chiefpriest, have been on vacation in Ibiza in the past few days.

They have been flaunting pictures of the lavish vacation on their social media handles.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the alleged attack on them at the nightclub are still sketchy.

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