- Nigerian Afrobeat artist Davido is interested in collaborating with Rihanna.
- He announced the news during a live broadcast with Nigerian anchor and musician Carter Efe.
- The collaboration reflects Davido’s ambition to connect with global music icons.
Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido has expressed interest in working with global superstar Rihanna.
The singer shared this during a live session with popular Nigerian anchor and musician, Carter Efe.
According to GistLover, the conversation took place on the Twitch platform on Wednesday night and lasted for three hours.
When Carter Efe asked Davido which artists he would like to collaborate with, he replied: “I would definitely love to work with Rihanna and Kehlani. I feel like Rihanna and I could make some amazing music together. I would also love to work with my peers, including Tems, Ayra and Morravey.”
Previously, an artificial intelligence-generated song sung by Rihanna and Davido recently caused a stir, and the song quickly went viral on the Internet.
In other news… Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke popularly known as Davido recently said the Nigerian music industry would be dull without his presence.
Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote, “Imagine without Davido… it would be boring AF,” prompting a variety of responses. While some fans support his confidence, others believe he may be exaggerating his influence.
This is not the first time Davido has positioned himself at the heart of the Nigerian music industry. In an interview with Apple Music in April 2025, he recounted his exit from social media in November 2022 following the heartbreaking loss of his son Ifeanyi Adeleke, with the entire industry seemingly at a standstill. According to him, fans and critics alike were eager for his return during his three-month break.
Davido first came to widespread attention in 2011 when he released the hit single “Dami Duro”, joining a wave of young Afrobeat talent including Wizkid.
However, not everyone agrees with his views on the industry. Veteran producer Sam Cleve recently said Davido’s arrival has sparked competition and tension among artists. He noted that before Davido became famous, there was a sense of mutual respect within the Nigerian music industry.
