Davido, Nigerian musician, Davido turns 30 today, and he’s celebrating in style. The award-winning artist has come a long way since he first burst onto the music scene with his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012. Since then, he has released several more albums and singles, won numerous awards, and built a massive global following.
Davido’s Full Name is David Adeleke. On his 30th birthday today, let’s take a look back at some of Davido’s biggest achievements over the past decade.
Davido Turns 30 Today – Biggest Achievements
In 2012, he released his highly anticipated debut album “Omo Baba Olowo.” The album was a massive success, spawning several hit singles and earning him a nomination for “Best African Act” at the 2013 MOBO Awards.
In 2015, Davido had another major breakthrough with his second album “The Baddest”. The album’s lead single “The Sound” was an instant hit, quickly climbing the charts in Nigeria and beyond. The album also earned Davido his first Grammy nomination for “Best World Music Album”.
Davido continued to dominate the Nigerian music scene with his third album “A Good Time” in 2019. The album featured several international guest artists including Chris Brown, Summer Walker, and Lil Baby. It was also nominated for “Album of the Year” at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Aside from his musical achievements, he has also made waves in the business world. In 2017, he launched his own record label “Davido Music Worldwide” (DMW). The label has since signed several major artists including Mayorkun, Dremo, and Peruzzi.
In 2019, he made history as the first African artist to sell out the 20,000-seat O2 Arena in London. He is also one of only a handful of African artists to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Conclusion
Happy birthday, Davido! Here’s to many more years of success!