Afrobeats superstar Davido recently opened up in a heartfelt interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, who talks about his personal growth, the emotional story behind his latest album 5iveand what fans can expect in their growing careers.
During the conversation, Davido looked back at his early days, from watching a tour video blog on YouTube to dreaming of stars, and now selling the arena globally. He described the feeling of witnessing the global rise of African music, and he admitted that he never imagined his concert would take him so far.
“You hardly realize that when good things start to happen quickly.” David said. “I remember sitting on my laptop, turning on the logic and telling myself, ‘I want to be a musician.’ Looking at Soulja Boy’s video blog, MTV crib.”
The interview went through a profound personal transformation when Davido revealed about the tragic loss of his son in 2022 and how his father, faith and family helped him find strength again. He revealed that the birth of twins brought unexpected recovery, with one of the babies strikingly similarities to their late son. “Like he’s back,” Davido shared emotionally.
Talking about the inspiration behind the title of his fifth studio album 5iveDavido explains that although it initially felt like a simple choice, he later found the fifth place symbolizing the themes of hope, grace, change and growth that perfectly captures his recent experience. “It’s more than just a number. It reflects my journey, my losses, my victory and my evolution as a person and an artist.” He said.
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Looking ahead, Davido announced that in July this year, an international tour began in the United States along with exciting adventures on film and television. He revealed that his executives made movies, series, and created a personal documentary that recorded his life and career.
Despite his success, Davido emphasized the importance of family and resilience and shared advice on navigation losses for others. “If I could go through this, so could you,” He told Ebro that he emphasized his belief in staying positive and relying on loved ones.
With new music, global performances and film projects, Davido continues to consolidate his position as one of Africa’s most influential cultural idols.
Watch the full interview below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-3e8dl84p8
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