In a short space of time, Davido has developed a huge fan base (14 to 28-year-olds) in Nigeria, the US and the UK and the young fresh talent’s first single “Back When” featuring Naeto C, is enjoying massive media attention and airplay online, on radio and TV. In his own words, his greatest reward so far is “having my family and friends support my dream. I can’t ask God for more”. Within no time Davido took us by storm when he released Dami Duro , which has been said to be one of Nigerians top hits ever made. Without a doubt, Dami Duro has become a leading club song as well as one of radios most played.
Without wasting much time, Davido and his management team, in collaboration with Clarence Peters, put together a first-class, never seen before type video, to back up the banger, Dami Duro. Not only did this video create major buzz around websites, TV stations and youtube, but was also said to be one of the best videos out of Nigeria. Without saying much, it is evident that Davido is one to watch out for in 2012! He is evidently here to stay, and deliver.
Davido had a very eventful Christmas (2011) season performing all over Nigeria. He had amazing performances at shows like the Kokoconcert, Rhythm Unplugged, Echo 2011, Access Bank End of year Party and the Sahara End of year concert
The Artiste
Davido admits that his love for entertaining people comes from his late mother who passed away in 2003. Losing his mother has been the most traumatic experience Davido has had to suffer but it has also been his inspiration as he states “...she’s the reason I do what I do.... she loved to entertain and I plan on carrying that legacy...”
With collaborations with artistes likeNaeto C, Shank, Lynxxx and popular UK artiste, Dotstar, Davido is set to prove to the music industry that he has what it takes to succeed. He has also shared stages with people like T-Pain, Fabulous, Keith Sweat, Cabo Snoop, D'Banj, Naeto C and more.
The Producer
As a versatile artiste, Davido is able to adapt to any beat produced by other producers. However, this is a craft he has succeeded in mastering and with help from his brother Ade, HKN Studios would be a force to reckon with in the Nigerian Music scene.
Often asked where his inspiration as a producer comes from, David explains “... I like it when people are happy and when they can dance to my music! My mom liked to dance to music and I am inspired when I think of the kind of beats that would make her dance”
His debut single “Back When” featuring Naeto C is a testament to Davido’s ability and skill as a producer. He has also produced music for ... Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid. So, the next time you are dancing to a well made beat, pay attention because you might just hear “on the beat its Davido”... A signature that will be heard on chart-topping songs for a very long time!
The Student
Often considered playful and fun loving, Davido has shown that he is a focused individual and not allowing his music career get in the way of his education. Davido is currently studying Business Administrations in Babcock University and he is applying things he learns in school into running the business of his music career. Ensuring that a proper system and business tools are in place for his music career, Davido hasnot only built a recording studio for the HKN Records, he has also assembled a management and PR team to help him run his affairs while he focuses on his education. Music doesn’t take a back seat though... Davido runs on a very tight schedule to ensure that neither his music nor education suffers!
The Brand
Good talent is hard to go unnoticed. However, more profitable than good talent is a good brand. The Davido brand is increasing growing and commanding attention. The good quality of the debut single “Back When” featuring Naeto C, produced by Davido, is complimented by the quality of the video shot by Award Winning Video Director, Clarence Peters.
The “Back When” video has over 100,000 views on youtube and has had massive airplay on MTV, SoundCity, 1 Music Channel and all Terrestrial TV stations.
Davido is probably one of the busiestof the new artistes in Nigeria as he has performed in some of the biggest shows this year. These shows include
The Music Meets Runway Show
PSquare Invasion Concert
“This is Lynxxx” Campus Tour
Vivendi Fashion Show
Clan by Deola Sagoe
Loud on Sound Concert
Koko Concert London
Elite Model Look 2011 and many others
Rhythm Unplugged,
Echo 2011,
Access Bank End of year Party
The Sahara End of year concert.
With offers already coming his way for more appearances and performances, Davido’s fan base is set to go “off the roof”. Without a doubt, Davido will be vital to selling a few brands in the country.
As an artiste and a producer, Davido is focused on ensuring consistency in the quality of music he gives his fans that are increasing by the minute. Davido’s brand management team is looking forward to developing concepts and working with brands to establish mutually beneficial relationships.
Davido is managed by 21 year-old Asa Asika, who has worked with artists such as Sasha, Naeto C, YQ, GT The Guitarman, Ikechukwu, Pype and many more.
What’s Next?
Davido has been recording with artistes like Dotstar, Lynxxx, Sauce Kid, DJ Skales, Tiwa Savage, Mo’Cheddah, DJ Neptune, FlxeFit, Wizkid, Shank, and much more in preparation for his debut album, which is currently untitled. With the debut single entering countdown charts across the country, Davido is almost always set to release a follow up single to ensure that his fans always have something new to enjoy.
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One of a Kind
Davido Lyrics
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Somebody tell me
It's Davido nah nah
Somebody tell me eh… Shizzi
Your bottom big like trailer
My money big like whale o
It's very long like vuvuzela o
Hello my name is Davido
Where are you from I want to know
Is it the east or west side
Anywhere you talk I want to go
Anything you want I will give you o
Even if it's still around the globe
Cause I have been around the world
And I have seen a lot of girls
Tanzania, Morocco, Liberia, and Ghana
South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Mozambique
hoo girl you want to party
Like the people out in Malawi
Dancing makossa in Congo
Or in Ghana dancing Azonto
Hello my name is Davido
Where are you from I want to know
Is it the east or west side
Anywhere you talk I want to go
Anything you want I will give you o
Even if it's still around the globe
Cause I have been around the world
And I have seen a lot of girls
Tanzania, Morocco, Liberia, and Ghana
South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Mozambique
call me your daddy
call me your daddy
Come me your daddy
O baby oya call me your daddy
o girl you are one of a kind (call me your daddy)
I take you so far and wide
Take you to sunny side
Oh girl you are one of a kind
I love your style, you looking so good.eh
Baby i take you to carnival
With your body so so nice
Na my paddy
He say he wanna take you to Malawi
Tell me girl shey you want to take care of daddy
Hey, let me show you my bank
Listen call me your daddy eh eh
Call me your daddy
Loving you taking money money
Take you so far and wide eh
Call me your daddy (I'll take you so far and wide)
Baby girl call me your daddy
I take you so far and wide
I take you to sunny side…eh baby
Hello my name is Davido
Where are you from I want to know
Is it the east or west side
Anywhere you talk I want to go
Anything you want I will give you o
Even if it's still around the globe
Cause I have been around the world
And I have seen a lot of girls
In Davido's song One of a Kind, he sings about his immense wealth and his desire for a special woman. The song's opening lines establish Davido's identity, announcing that he is the artist behind the track. He then praises the woman's physical attributes by comparing her bottom to a trailer while describing how his money is akin to a whale. Davido also references his sexual prowess by claiming that his "long" and "strong" nature can help "cure your pain."
In the chorus, Davido continues to express his desire for the woman, suggesting that he is willing to travel anywhere for her and give her anything she wants. He then name-drops various African countries, including Tanzania, Liberia, and Mozambique, indicating his travels across the continent. Throughout the rest of the song, Davido encourages the woman to call him "daddy" and promises to take care of her, showing off his wealth by offering to take her to carnivals and other exotic locations.
One interesting fact about One of a Kind is that it was produced by Shizzi, a prominent Nigerian producer who has also worked with Wizkid and other popular Afrobeats artists. The song was released in May 2013 and was a commercial success, helping to establish Davido as one of Africa's premier musicians. Another interesting fact is that the music video for One of a Kind features a cameo from Funke Akindele, a well-known Nollywood actress.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody tell me
Davido seeks confirmation of his identity from someone present with him
It's Davido nah nah
Davido affirms his identity to whoever is present with him
Your bottom big like trailer
Davido praises a woman's curves by comparing them to the size of a trailer
My money big like whale o
Davido boasts about his wealth by comparing it to the size of a whale
It's very long like vuvuzela o
Davido describes the length of his wealth as being like a vuvuzela horn
It's very strong to cure your pain o
Davido emphasizes the potency of his wealth by suggesting that it can alleviate pain
Hello my name is Davido
Davido introduces himself once again
Where are you from I want to know
Davido expresses curiosity about a person's origin
Is it the east or west side
Davido asks if the person is from the eastern or western part of a location
Anywhere you talk I want to go
Davido indicates his willingness to travel anywhere that is desired
Anything you want I will give you o
Davido assures that he will fulfill any desired request
Even if it's still around the globe
Davido states that distance is not a barrier to fulfilling a request
Cause I have been around the world
Davido asserts his extensive experience of traveling the world
And I have seen a lot of girls
Davido implies that he has encountered many women during his travels
Tanzania, Morocco, Liberia, and Ghana
Davido mentions some of the countries he has visited
South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Mozambique
Davido mentions some of the other countries he has visited
hoo girl you want to party
Davido asks if a girl desires to party
Like the people out in Malawi
Davido references a location known for partying and asks if the girl wants to party like them
Dancing makossa in Congo
Davido references a dance style popular in Congo
Or in Ghana dancing Azonto
Davido references a dance style popular in Ghana
call me your daddy
Davido asks to be referred to as 'daddy', a term of endearment
Come me your daddy
Davido repeats his request to be referred to as 'daddy'
O baby oya call me your daddy
Davido urges a woman to refer to him as 'daddy'
o girl you are one of a kind (call me your daddy)
Davido compliments a woman as being special and unique, and encourages her to call him 'daddy'
I take you so far and wide
Davido offers to take a woman on travels to various locations
Take you to sunny side
Davido offers to take a woman to a pleasant and desirable location
Oh girl you are one of a kind
Davido continues to compliment a woman as being special and unique
I love your style, you looking so good.eh
Davido admires a woman's style and appearance
Baby i take you to carnival
Davido offers to take a woman to a carnival event
With your body so so nice
Davido compliments a woman's body as being attractive
Na my paddy
Davido emphasizes that he is close with the person he is talking to
He say he wanna take you to Malawi
Davido mentions a friend who wants to take a woman to Malawi
Tell me girl shey you want to take care of daddy
Davido asks a woman if she desires to take care of him as a father figure
Hey, let me show you my bank
Davido suggests displaying his wealth to impress a woman
Listen call me your daddy eh eh
Davido repeats his request for a woman to refer to him as 'daddy'
Loving you taking money money
Davido implies that showering a woman with affection costs money
Baby girl call me your daddy
Davido restates his request to be referred to as 'daddy'
I take you so far and wide
Davido again offers to take a woman on travels to various locations
I take you to sunny side…eh baby
Davido restates his offer to take a woman to a pleasant and desirable location
Writer(s): Thomas Eriksen Bratfoss, Novel Naofel Jannusi, David Eriksen Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Norway As, Emi Music Publishing Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Victoria L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tobiabayomi3083
Who's still listening to this master piece in 2023? Just jammed his Timeless album and i can say David's songs are indeed timeless ✨
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I’m here
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2024
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0:40
@alvinndiks
Davido, because of you i won my golf tournament this afternoon, i went on the golf course with no motivation, but after listening to this song during my practice round, the great rebound was unbelievable. May God grant you more years and success. Seeing you perform here in CA will be of great honor.
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@irreplaceableebuka
And today Davido has a song called"Unavailable"❤
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remember bro come back