Also known as: Nigerian Afrobeat Singer, Davido · the 30BG boss · Afrobeats superstar Davido · David Adedeji Adeleke · Afrobeats icon
Nigerian Afrobeats star whose "With You" won Best African Song at the 2026 TGMAs, known for spotlight on social issues.
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Joy Online
… Other award winners on the night include Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, Moliy, Stonebwoy Enam, Kojo Blak, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, Davido, Strongman and Keche, among others. …
Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMADaily Guide
… Stonebwoy was named Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, while ‘With You’ by Davido and Omah Lay, won African Song of the Year. …
Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The YearJoy Online
In a night that underscored the irresistible pull of Nigerian music across West Africa, Davido has clinched the award for Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Davido’s ‘With You’ crowned Best African Song of the Year at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
Davido has apologised to fans after missing a scheduled performance in Lagos, blaming unexpected travel challenges that disrupted his plans. …
‘Finding fuel was a problem’ – Davido explains after missing showBusiness & Financial Times
… While he was becoming the kind of man who owns a Bugatti Chiron, throws a 40th birthday party featuring Davido, Stonebwoy and Diamond Platinumz, and gifts strangers vehicles in public, she was there at the starting line. …
Her Space with Bridget Mensah: Joana Quaye was listed as co-founder of her ex-husband’s companyJoy Online
Singer T-Dot has joined the ongoing social media feud between Davido and Wizkid’s disc jockey, DJ Tunez, significantly escalating it. …
‘Why your papa no hustle’ – Davido blasts T-Dot for calling him daddy’s boyThe Chronicle
Nigerian Afrobeat Singer, Davido, has stated that he doesn’t want any of his kids to work in the entertainment sector. …
I don’t want any of my kids to work in entertainment industry –DavidoBlack Sherif is the only Ghanaian artiste featured on Davido's forthcoming 13-track album "ORIADÉ," appearing on the "Amazing Grace" track. The collaboration is attributed to Black Sherif's cross-border appeal and chart dominance in Ghana.
3 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif is the only Ghanaian artiste featured on Davido's forthcoming 13-track album "ORIADÉ," appearing on the "Amazing Grace" track. The collaboration is attributed to Black Sherif's cross-border appeal and chart dominance in Ghana.
3 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian music duo R2Bees has surpassed 100 million global streams year-to-date across all major digital service providers in 2026, making them the 12th Ghanaian artistes to reach this milestone. Since their breakthrough in the late 2000s, the Tema-based pair have shaped Ghanaian pop, hip-hop and Afrobeat through collaborations with artists including Davido and Sarkodie.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to establish foundations and help poor Nigerians, saying wealthy individuals should assist those in need as "the burden on the government is huge." She made the appeal in Kogi State while launching a national community food bank.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Afrobeats star Davido explained his decision to spotlight Nigeria's kidnapping crisis during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, saying citizen safety should outweigh concerns about national image. He wore an outfit bearing names of missing schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, and criticized public figures for remaining silent on security challenges rather than speaking out on humanitarian issues.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats superstar Davido has responded to critics who claim he pursues music only to stay relevant or make a living, asserting instead that his career is driven by passion. Coming from the wealthy Adeleke family with a successful business empire outside entertainment, Davido stated on X that music is not his "last option" and that he makes music purely out of love for the craft.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims he earns up to $1 million per show in Ghana and receives the same calibre of respect there as global superstars Jay-Z and Beyoncé receive in the US, citing his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders as the reason he does not pursue international markets like other African artists.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Davido says he plans to buy back his music masters from Sony before retirement so he can assign music royalties to his children. He emphasised that ownership in the music industry is very important.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artist Patoranking has released a new single titled "Shake That" featuring Ruger, an upbeat Afro-dancehall track designed as a summer anthem that celebrates attraction and dancefloor energy, produced by Yungwillis and Dwillsharmony.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Meji Alabi, who has directed music videos for major artists including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, has produced a BBC Africa Eye documentary exploring his grandfather's role as a federal army commando during Nigeria's 1967–1970 civil war against ethnic Igbo separatists.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Davido's collaboration with Omah Lay, 'With You', has won Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 in Accra. The track, which dominated Ghanaian airwaves and streaming charts, beat out other continental hits in the competitive category.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Davido apologised after failing to perform at Secrets Palace's fifth anniversary in Lagos, blaming logistical issues including difficulty finding fuel to fly. The artist promised to reschedule the performance and expressed support for the event's host.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
In a televised interview on The Delay Show on 25 April 2026, microfinance mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye claimed his ex-wife Joana Quaye played no meaningful role in his wealth accumulation and that he was already prosperous before their marriage. According to court records and her legal team's statement, this claim is demonstrably false and contradicts documented evidence that he returned from the United Kingdom in 2009 unemployed.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Singer Davido has become embroiled in a social media dispute involving DJ Tunez and T-Dot. After Davido trolled DJ Tunez over an altercation with Burna Boy, T-Dot accused Davido of being a "daddy's boy" protected by his father's wealth; Davido responded by dismissing the narrative as stale and attacking T-Dot's father instead.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido says he does not want his children to work in the entertainment industry, preferring they work in his father's companies instead. He attributed the decision to his own struggles before his music breakthrough and his father's initial refusal to support his career, though he said he would still support any child who chooses entertainment.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →