Nigerian Davido - The Birth of an African Star

Leadership takes a look at the achievements attained by award-winning artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the continent's music scene.

  • Nigeria:   Dear Davido, I Am So Sorry

    Leadership, 25 July 2014

    Chris Ihidero's writings are always one to look out for. In this article for popular tabloid, NET, the wordsmith and film-maker shared his thoughts on Davido's rise to fame. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Davido - the Birth of an African Star

    Leadership, 19 July 2014

    In recent times, few artistes have attained the achievements of the young and talented Davido, who was crowned Best African Act at the 2014 BET Awards, June 29, 2014, at the Nokia… Read more »

Video

  • 7 February 2014
    Davido - Aye (Official Video)
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    HKN Music presents the official music video of Aye, Davido's fourth single off his forthcoming sophomore album. Directed by Clarence Peters, the video ... see more »

  • Nigeria:   Why Davido Is Africa's Biggest Artist

    Leadership, 4 July 2014

    Davido has been in the news lately. 'Why?' you may ask. Well, the Omo baba olowo is touted as Africa's biggest artiste and these are, arguably, the reasons for his current… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Davido Returns to His Show Off Ways

    Independent (Lagos), 18 July 2014

    Having made headlines in recent times for the right reasons such as winning awards at the last edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and been the only Nigerian to be… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   I Never Thought I Would Win BET Awards - Davido

    Premium Times, 18 July 2014

    Multiple award winning pop singer and HKN head, David 'Davido' Adeleke, has described his Best International Act award at the BET awards as "a surprise." Read more »

  • Rwanda:   Cindy, Davido Fire Up Kigali

    Observer, 13 July 2014

    Thousands of Rwandans gathered at the Amahoro national stadium for the 20th liberation anniversary concert called "Niwowe". Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Big Wins for Nigeria At BET 2014

    Daily Trust, 5 July 2014

    The 2014 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, dubbed the "Black World Cup" by comedian Chris Rock, who served as the host of the jam-packed awards show, were held on Sunday… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Davido Shifts Attention

    Independent (Lagos), 12 July 2014

    There is no arguing the fact that Davido is one of the leading acts in Nigeria now. Having emerged one of the biggest winners in the MTV Read more »

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