Why I’m called King of Afrobeats – Davido

Davido, a prominent Nigerian music sensation, has recently shed light on why he carries the title of the 'King of Afrobeats' in Nigeria. In a recent interview, he emphasized the significant impact he has had on the African music scene. On October 21st, he shared an Instagram post featuring a video of his interview with ABC News, where he passionately portrayed the universal appeal of the Afrobeats genre.

Davido, Afrobeats artist. Photo source: Google

He boldly declared that he has earned respect and acclaim in the Western Hemisphere.

When asked about his music and lifestyle, the OBO Crooner noted that while majority of his songs march to the pulse of African culture, his lifestyle and passion for partying coincide with Western feelings.

He stated that during his formative years, he was influenced by Nigerian music trailblazers such as 2face, Psquare, and D’banj; while grooving to the sounds of American rappers such as 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Nelly, and Ludacris at the same time.

However, Davido stated that while in college, he made the life-changing decision to return to his roots in Nigeria and jump on the rising Afrobeats bandwagon.

He captioned the post as follows:

“Seeing the way Afrobeats has changed the world and the impact we’ve had in music is beautiful! To see how respected and cherished our culture has become makes me so proud. Let’s make sure we protect it and keep building a borderless music world @abcnevws”