As the global popularity of Afrobeats continues to soar, Davido, one of its brightest stars, acknowledges the pivotal role played by early pioneers such as 2Baba, D’banj, and P-Square in shaping the genre.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his own journey, Davido revealed the challenges he faced when venturing into the international music scene after signing with Sony Music in 2016. Despite being a household name in Africa, he had to prove himself to an audience unfamiliar with his African achievements.<\/p>\n
“When we sign record deals overseas, they don’t recognize our status as superstars back home,” Davido explained, recounting the need to reintroduce himself and his music to a new audience. “What them 2Face, D’banj, and P-Square sacrificed for us is what we are enjoying now. What we are sacrificing now is for the next generation to come and be bigger because the music is only going to grow bigger.”<\/p>\n
Davido’s sentiments underscore the debt of gratitude owed to the trailblazers who paved the way for the current generation of Afrobeats artists. He emphasizes that the sacrifices made by earlier stars laid the foundation for the genre’s global success and commercialization.<\/p>\n
In a recent interview, Davido candidly discussed the challenges he faced during his early days with Sony Music, admitting that his first project under the label, the ‘Son of Mercy’ EP, fell short of expectations. However, he returned to Nigeria determined to reignite his career and continue his trajectory as one of Afrobeats’ foremost ambassadors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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