Davido Opens Up About His Favorite Musicians for Collaborations

Multiple award-winning Afrobeat singer and songwriter, David Adedeji Adeleke recently shared insights into his preferred collaborators within the music industry.

In a candid interview with Business Untitled, he highlighted the artists he finds most compelling to work alongside. Among his favored partners is Kizz Daniel, with whom he has crafted hits like “One Ticket” and the recent “Twe Twe” remix, showcasing a dynamic synergy in their collaborations. 

Another artist Davido lauds is Zlatan, a fellow Afrobeat luminary, with whom he has produced chart-topping tracks such as “Osanle” and “Money,” reflecting their shared musical chemistry.

Venturing into the realm of international collaboration, Davido expressed admiration for Chris Brown, with whom he has created memorable tunes like “Blow My Mind” and “Sensational,” transcending boundaries with their combined talents.

Asserting his confidence in his own artistry, Davido proudly proclaimed himself as “Big Me,” showcasing a self-assured demeanor reflective of his stature in the music industry.

Through his discerning choices in collaborators and his own creative prowess, Davido continues to solidify his position as a prominent figure in the global music landscape.

Also, Davido is the latest Nigerian artist to denounce Afrobeats after Wizkid, Burna Boy and Fireboy recently ditched the genre.

Appearing on the latest edition of the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ crooner lamented the “boxing” of all African artists into the Afrobeats genre regardless of their musical styles.

“The first place that accepted African music outside Africa was the UK before America later joined. The UK termed African music Afrobeats. Afrobeat is a sound that was originally pioneered by Fela Kuti. But now all African songs are termed Afrobeats. If an African artiste sings pure R&B, sounding like SZA, or Summerwalker, they put them under Afrobeats. If an African rapper raps like Drake, they still put them under Afrobeats.

“I don’t get offended when we’re being categorized as Afrobeats. I mean, we need a genre. It could be R&B or Afropop. I call my music Afrofusion but I’m not big on ‘Oh put Afrofusion on my song.’ I know how long it took for African music to become mainstream,” he said.