Davido Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/davido/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:46:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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 The Afrobeats Effect: How One Genre Is Shaping Modern Music https://afinjufm.com/the-afrobeats-effect-how-one-genre-is-shaping-modern-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-afrobeats-effect-how-one-genre-is-shaping-modern-music https://afinjufm.com/the-afrobeats-effect-how-one-genre-is-shaping-modern-music/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:23 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18799 It did not happen overnight but somehow, it feels like Afrobeats has always been here. From beating drums rhythmically during cultural practices in yoruba land, to chanting during traditional ceremonies, the African sound evolved through sociocultural practices. Afrobeats, as we know it today, began to take shape in Nigeria in the late 1960s and early […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/the-afrobeats-effect-how-one-genre-is-shaping-modern-music/feed/ 1 18799 Fan Wars: When Support Turns Into Violence https://afinjufm.com/fan-wars-when-support-turns-into-violence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fan-wars-when-support-turns-into-violence https://afinjufm.com/fan-wars-when-support-turns-into-violence/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:31:37 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18589 It usually starts after a chart ranking is posted, then a blogger makes a comparison; within moments, timelines are on fire, hashtags trend, insults fly, old interviews are dug up, even family members are dragged, all in the name of “supporting” a favorite celebrity. Social media platforms reward engagement and nothing drives engagement like conflict. […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/fan-wars-when-support-turns-into-violence/feed/ 0 18589 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/accord-party-welcomes-davido-encourages-him-to-make-the-right-choice/feed/ 0 17942 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-celebrates-33rd-birthday-and-teases-new-album/feed/ 0 16247 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/omah-lay-reacts-to-first-grammy-nomination-cites-davido-as-his-true-inspiration/feed/ 0 15844 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-names-abia-varsity-female-hostel-after-late-mum/feed/ 0 15272 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-reveals-5ive-tour-dates-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 15148 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-joins-grammys-voting-committee-ahead-of-2026-awards/feed/ 0 14325 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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]]> https://afinjufm.com/davido-clears-air-on-viral-video-incident/feed/ 0 14060 “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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