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===2017 to 2018 international fame===
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
On the 13th of November 2017 Davido became the first African act to win the [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best Worldwide Act|Best Worldwide Act]] at the annual [[MTV Europe Music Award]] as well as the [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act|Best African Act]] on the same night also becoming the first African act to win two [[MTV Europe Music Award]] in one year
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| caption = Davido on the set of [[D'Prince]]'s "Gentlemen" music video shoot in January 2014
| birth_name = David Adedeji Adeleke
| alias = <!-- THIS SECTION IS FOR OFFICIAL STAGE NAMES DAVIDO HAS RELEASED MUSIC UNDER ONLY, NOT NICKNAMES. -->
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|11|21}}
| birth_place = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S
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| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[Afro pop music|Afropop]]
*[[Afrobeat]] }}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Singer
*songwriter
*record producer }}
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| years_active = 2011–present
| label = {{flatlist|
*[[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]]
*[[RCA Records|RCA]]
*DMW
*HKN Music
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
<!-- Please do not not add artists who haven't worked with Davido multiple times. This field is intended for Other acts with which this act has collaborated on multiple occasions, or on an album, or toured with as a single collaboration act playing together. We cannot clutter this field with every act who collaborate with him. -->
*B.Red
*Sina Rambo
*[[Shizzi]]
*Dakay
*Danagog
*Dremo(Aboriomoh Raymond)
*[[Runtown]]
*Mayorkun
*[[Tekno Miles|Tekno]]
*[[Orezi]]
*[[Meek Mill]]
*[[Young Thug]]
*[[Rae Sremmurd]]
*[[Wale]]
*[[Olamide]]
*[[Kiddominant]]
}}
| website = {{URL|iamdavido.com}}
}}


'''David Adedeji Adeleke''' (born November 21, 1992),<ref name="MTV Base">{{cite web|title=Davido – Full Biography|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/davido/#bio|publisher=MTV Base|accessdate=24 December 2013|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20131217132925/http://www.mtvbase.com/music/artists/davido/|archivedate=17 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/dami-duro-for-launch-today/|title=Dami duro for launch today |publisher=[[The Punch]]|date=22 July 2012|accessdate=16 March 2014|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140317003645/http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/dami-duro-for-launch-today/|archivedate=17 March 2014}}</ref> better known by his [[stage name]] '''Davido''', is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His 2011 single "[[Dami Duro]]" was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music (a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay).<ref name="Nigerian Entertainment Today">{{cite web|title=Family Over Everything: B.Red, Sinarambo return to Davido’s HKN Gang|url=http://thenet.ng/2013/07/family-over-everything-b-red-sinarambo-return-to-davidos-hkn-gang/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|accessdate=24 September 2017|date=16 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="Nigerian Entertainment Today"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Davido Signs His First Ghanaian Artist DeeKay to HKN Music|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/03/06/davido-signs-his-first-ghanaian-artist-deekay-to-hkn-music/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=6 March 2013}}</ref> He has produced songs for [[Naeto C]], [[Skales]], [[Tiwa Savage]] and Sauce Kid. In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with [[MTN Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Osagie Alonge|title=NET EXCLUSIVE: MTN splashes N500m on endorsement deals|url=http://thenet.ng/2013/09/net-exclusive-mtn-splashes-n500m-on-endorsement-deals/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=16 September 2013}}</ref> On October 23, 2013, Davido partnered with [[Guinness Nigeria]] for the "Guinness World of More" concert.<ref>{{cite web|title=Olamide, Wizkid & Davido Sign Endorsement Deals With Guinness Nigeria|url=http://pulse.ng/music/olamide-wizkid-davido-sign-endorsement-deals-with-guiness-nigeria-id2522182.html|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|accessdate=25 September 2017|author=Joey Akan|date=24 October 2013}}</ref>
On November 30,2017 davido won the best african act at the [[MOBO Awards]] and also became the first African act to perform live at the awards


Born in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], Davido relocated to [[Lagos]] at a young age. His debut album ''[[Omo Baba Olowo]]'', released in 2012, was initiated by the bringing out of singles "Back When" featuring [[Naeto C]], "Dami Duro", "All of You", "Overseas" featuring Sina Rambo, "Ekuro", "Gbon Gbon" and "Feel Alright" featuring [[Ice Prince]]. Between 2013 and 2015, Davido released the singles "[[Gobe (song)|Gobe]]", "One of a Kind", "[[Skelewu]]", "[[Aye (song)|Aye]]", "Tchelete (Goodlife)" featuring [[Mafikizolo]], "Naughty" featuring [[DJ Arafat]], "Owo Ni Koko", "The Sound" and "The Money" featuring [[Olamide]]. The aforementioned singles were reportedly intended to be singles off the album, ''The Baddest''.
On the 11th of June 2018 Davido performed at the annual summer jam alongside American rapper [[A Boogie wit da Hoodie]] to an audience of over 82,500 fans at [[MetLife Stadium]] in [[New York]]

In January 2016, Davido announced via Twitter that he signed a record deal with [[Sony Music]]. His announcement was met with mixed reactions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/mixed-reactions-greet-davidos-new-deal-with-sony-music/|title=Mixed reactions greet Davido’s new deal with Sony Music|work=Vanguard|date=23 January 2016|accessdate=25 September 2017|author=Rotimi Agbana}}</ref> The record label put out a press release to confirm the deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201602010304.html|title=Sony Music Entertainment Confirms Deal With Davido|date=30 January 2016|editor=Daniel Anazia|work=The Guardian|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> Davido started his own label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), few months after signing with Sony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/buzz/davido-end-of-hkn-music-as-pop-star-launches-new-label-fights-with-b-red-id4932061.html|title=End of HKN Music as pop star launches new label, fights with B-Red?|author=Joey Akan|date=6 April 2016|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> Dremo and Mayorkun are currently signed to the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/buzz/davido-lola-rae-and-dammy-krane-are-not-signed-to-singers-record-label-id6253778.html|title=Lola Rae and Dammy Krane are not signed to singer's record label|author=Joey Akan|date=20 February 2017|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> In July 2016, Davido signed a record deal with Sony's [[RCA Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/buzz/davido-singer-signs-new-deal-with-rca-records-id5300173.html|title=Singer signs new deal with RCA Records under which he dropped his best single so far "if".|author=Joey Akan|first=|date=23 July 2016|website=|publisher=Pulse|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref>

==Life and music career==

===1992–2010: Early life and career beginnings===
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Davido was born on November 21, 1992, to Chief Deji and Vero Adeleke in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. His father is a Nigerian [[business magnate]] and his late mother was a university lecturer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wealthy parents, super star kids |url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/wealthy-parents-super-star-kids/|publisher=Punch Nigeria|accessdate=11 January 2014|date=6 July 2013|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140111214836/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/wealthy-parents-super-star-kids/|archivedate=11 January 2014}}</ref> He attended the [[British International School Lagos|British International School]] in [[Lagos, Nigeria|Lagos]]. Davido studied [[Business Administration]] at [[Oakwood University]] prior to relocating to Nigeria.<ref name="Bellanaija">{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/02/04/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-you-cant-stop-me-2012s-hottest-star-davido-the-music-the-fame-the-fans-more/|title=BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: "You Can’t Stop Me!" 2012′s Hottest Star, Davido – The Music, The Fame, The Fans & More!|publisher=Bellanaija|date=4 February 2012|accessdate=25 September 2017|author=Adeola Adeyemo}}</ref>
Davido's interest in music started during his time at Oakwood University. He bought musical equipment and started making beats, in addition to recording vocal references.<ref name="The Fader">{{cite web|author=Rawiya Kameir|title=Davido’s upbringing was almost impossibly blessed. Now, he’s leveraging his resources to model the future of African pop.|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/02/18/davido-cover-story-interview|publisher=[[The Fader]]|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> He dropped out of Oakwood University when he started getting bad grades and relocated to London, where he focused more of his energy towards vocals as opposed to production.<ref name = "The Fader"/> When Davido returned to Nigeria in 2011, his music career was sidelined after he agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University. In July 2015, Davido earned a music degree from Babcock after his father paid the university to erect a music department for an inaugural class of one.<ref name="MTV Base"/><ref name="The Fader"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/davido-graduates-from-babcock-university/|title=Davido graduates from Babcock University|work=The Vanguard|date=7 June 2015|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref>

===2011–2012:''Omo Baba Olowo''===
{{main|Omo Baba Olowo}}
Work on Davido's debut studio album, ''Omo Baba Olowo'', began in 2011. On May 7, 2011, Davido produced and released his first musical recording "Back When" which was a major hit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bubbling Under/Davido – Back When Ft Naeto C|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2011/05/07/bubbling-under-davido-back-when-ft-naeto-c/|author=Ayo Jaguda|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=7 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=360Fresh: Davido – Back When ft. Naeto C|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2011/06/360fresh-davido-back-when-ft-naeto-c/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=3 June 2011}}</ref> The song served as the album's lead single and received frequent airplay.<ref name = "MTV Base"/> The music video for the single, uploaded onto YouTube on May 9, 2011, was shot and directed in Nigeria by [[Clarence Peters]].<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO Premiere: Davido – Back When ft Naeto C|author=Ovie O|url=http://notjustok.com/2011/05/09/video-premiere-davido-back-when-ft-naeto-c/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=9 May 2011}}</ref> Davido told ''Factory 78 TV'' that he recorded "Back When" in London.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido – Dami duro (Exclusive interview)|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfn_vcEeDgs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=14 February 2012}}</ref> Davido co-produced "Dami Duro" with Shizzi and released it on October 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Davido – Dami Duro|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/10/31/new-music-davido-dami-duro/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=31 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Davido – Dami Duro|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2011/10/31/davido-%E2%80%93-dami-duro/|publisher=Tooxclusive|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=31 October 2011}}</ref> The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was shot and directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters, and was released during the [[Occupy Nigeria]] protests.<ref>{{cite web|title=#InCaseyouMissedIt Hot Stuff: Davido drops video for ‘Dami Duro’|url=http://www.ynaija.com/incaseyoumissedit-hot-stuff-davido-drops-video-for-dami-duro/|author=Wilfred Okiche|publisher=YNaija|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=10 January 2012}}</ref> In an interview posted on ''[[NotJustOk]]'', Davido spoke on the release and composition of "Dami Duro". He said he recorded "Dami Duro" in August 2011. Three months later, the song got leaked after he sent it out to some friends.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido (NotjustOk Hype)|url=http://notjustok.com/2011/12/20/davido-notjustok-hype/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=11 January 2014|date=20 December 2011}}</ref> On May 6, 2012, HKN Music released "Overseas" as a single off the album. The unfinished version of the song leaked prior to the official release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Version: Davido – Overseas ft Sina Rambo|url=http://notjustok.com/2012/05/06/official-version-davido-overseas-ft-sina-rambo/|author=Ovie O|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=6 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Davido – Overseas ft. Sina Rambo|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2012/05/07/new-music-davido-overseas-ft-sina-rambo/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=7 May 2012}}</ref> On September 28, 2012, HKN Music released the music video for "All of You". The song was produced by [[Gospelondebeatz]]. In an interview with ''Factory 78 TV'', Davido said he recorded the song with Gospel after meeting him at a mall.<ref>{{cite web|title=FACTORY78 – Davido full interview / Album Review Pt1.|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qwSjL0cu_U|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=19 November 2012}}</ref> To further promote the album, Davido released music videos for "Ekuro",<ref>{{cite web|title=NEW VIDEO: DAVIDO – EKURO|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2012/05/brand-new-video-davido-ekuro/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=25 May 2012}}</ref> "Gbon Gbon",<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido – Gbon Gbon|url=http://www.thisisafrica.me/downloads/detail/19639/davido-gbon-gbon|publisher=thisisafrica|accessdate=11 January 2014 |date=23 October 2012|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140111203812/http://www.thisisafrica.me/downloads/detail/19639/davido-gbon-gbon |archivedate=11 January 2014}}</ref> and "Feel Alright".<ref>{{cite web|title=Video Premiere: Davido – Feel Alright Ft. Ice Prince|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2012/12/08/video-premiere-davido-feel-alright-ft-ice-prince/|author=Ayo Jaguda|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=8 December 2012}}</ref>

===2013–2015:''The Baddest'' promotional singles and Africa Rising campaign===
In early 2013, Davido began recording his second studio album. On February 25, 2013, he released "[[Gobe (song)|Gobe]]" as the upcoming album's lead single.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido returns with ‘Gobe’ video|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/davido-returns-with-gobe-video/|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20130912223834/http://www.dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/davido-returns-with-gobe-video/|archivedate=September 12, 2013|publisher=Daily Independent|accessdate=10 January 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The song was produced by Shizzi. Charles Mgbolu of ''Vanguard'' commented on the release of the single, saying: "It’s a beautiful song with a tremendous video running along. In Gobe, Davido is beaten up by thugs after winning the girl. It’s a song that exudes fun from start to finish."<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido releases hot new video ‘Gobe’|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/davido-releases-hot-new-video-gobe/|author=Charles Mgbolu|work=Vanguard|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=26 February 2013}}</ref> The music video for the single was shot in South Africa by Godfather Productions.<ref>{{cite web|author=Onos|title=New Video: Davido – Gobe|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/26/new-video-davido-gobe/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=26 February 2013}}</ref> The song was ranked second on ''Premium Times'' list of the Top 10 songs of 2013.<ref name="Premium Times Nigeria">{{cite web|title=Wande Coal, Davido, others make PREMIUM TIMES Top 10 songs of 2013|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/152238-wande-coal-davido-others-make-premium-times-top-10-songs-2013.html|author=Micheal Abimboye|work=Premium Times|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=29 December 2013}}</ref>

Davido announced via Twitter that the second single "One of a Kind", from the upcoming album, would be released on May 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=It’s official: Davido releases new single, ‘One of a kind’ [DOWNLOAD]|url=http://www.ynaija.com/its-official-davido-releases-new-single-one-of-a-kind-download/|author=Rachel Ogbu|publisher=YNaija|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=14 May 2013}}</ref> The song was also produced by the aforementioned in-house producer.<ref>{{cite web|title=OFFICIAL Premiere: Davido – One of A Kind (Prod by Shizzi|author=Ovie O|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/05/13/official-premiere-davido-one-of-a-kind-prod-by-shizzi/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=13 May 2013}}</ref> The music video for "One of a Kind" was shot and directed in South Africa by Tebza of Godfather Productions. It visualizes a united Africa rich in culture and music.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Video: Davido – One Of A Kind|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/new-video-davido-one-of-a-kind/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=31 May 2013}}</ref>

"[[Skelewu]]", the third single from the upcoming album, was released on August 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido – Skelewu (Prod. Shizzi)|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/08/13/davido-skelewu-prod-shizzi/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=10 January 2014|date=13 August 2013}}</ref> It was ranked 5th on the aforementioned list of the top 10 songs of 2013.<ref name="Premium Times Nigeria"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Get Familiar: Davido – Skelewu|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/08/get-familiar-davido-skelewu/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=13 August 2013}}</ref> The song peaked at number 1 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=Afribiz Top 100 Chart|url=http://www.afribizcharts.com/top100.php?start=21|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20131029185113/http://www.afribizcharts.com/top100.php?start=21|archivedate=29 October 2013|publisher=Afribiz|accessdate=10 January 2014}}</ref> A dance competition with a cash prize of $3000 (₦480,000) was announced days after the release of the song. Davido uploaded an instructional dance video onto YouTube and asked fans to upload videos of themselves dancing to "Skelewu". On October 10, 2013, Davido declared Bello Moshood Abiola the winner of the competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido doles out N.48m to 19yr old ‘Skelewu’ dance competition winner|url=http://thenet.ng/2013/10/davido-doles-out-n-48m-to-19yr-old-skelewu-dance-competition-winner/|author=Osagie Alonge|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=10 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Davido Gives Skelewu Dancer Winner 3000 Dollars|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/24881/3/davido-gives-skelewu-dancer-winner-3.html|author=Joy Akosa|publisher=ModernGhana|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=15 October 2013}}</ref> A week after announcing the winner of the Skelewu dance competition, a Sesan directed music video was released to the public. Shortly after the release of the video, Davido took to Twitter to debunk the video and said that someone betrayed him by releasing it. He also said he'll re-shoot the video with Moe Musa, a UK based music video director.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido Addresses Unofficial Leaked Video For ‘Skelewu’|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/10/davido-addresses-unofficial-leaked-video-for-skelewu/|publisher=360nobs|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=16 October 2013}}</ref> Sesan commented on the release of the music video and said that Davido was satisfied with his contributions to the music video. He also said that it would be immature for Davido and his management to release inaccurate statements in order to defame his brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido is irresponsible, immature –Sesan |url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/davido-is-irresponsible-immature-sesan/|publisher=Punch Nigeria|accessdate=12 January 2014|date=19 October 2013|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140112080015/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/davido-is-irresponsible-immature-sesan/|archivedate=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Davido Approved Skelewu Video Before The Released – Video Director; Sesan Releases Press Statement!|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/10/16/davido-approved-skelewu-video-released-video-director-sesan-releases-press-statement/|author=Bob Alash|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=16 October 2013}}</ref> On October 21, 2013, the official music video for the single was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa. It was uploaded onto YouTube at a total length of 3 minutes and 56 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido releases official ‘Skelewu’ video|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/davido-releases-official-skelewu-video/|author=Charles Mgbolu|work=Vanguard|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=22 October 2013}}</ref>

On February 2, 2014, Davido released "[[Aye (song)|Aye]]" as the fourth single from the upcoming album. The song was produced by T Spize.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2014/02/360hawt-davido-aye/|title=360Hawt: Davido – AYE|publisher=360Nobs|date=2 February 2014|accessdate=25 September 2017|author=Stephen Amaza}}</ref> The music video for "Aye" was released on February 7, 2014, and was directed by Clarence Peters. According to the music video's synopsis, "Davido plays a poor farmer who falls in love with the prince’s love interest."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/26649/3/video-premiere-davido-aye.html|title=Video Premiere: Davido – Aye|publisher=Modern Ghana|date=7 February 2014|accessdate=25 September 2017|author=John Idegwu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/davidos-aye-video-out-friday |archive-url= https://archive.fo/20140207223256/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/davidos-aye-video-out-friday |deadurl=yes |archive-date= 7 February 2014 |title= Davido's Aye Video Out Friday|work=[[Daily Times of Nigeria]] {{!}} [[archive.is]] |date= 5 February 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2017|author=Opeoluwani Ogunjimi}}</ref> On April 30, 2014, HKN Music released the upcoming album's fifth single "Tchelete (Goodlife)" featuring South African duo [[Mafikizolo]]. The song, which translates to "Money", was produced by Oskido and Shizzi. Upon its release, the song was distributed by MTN's Play and Callertunez platforms. The collaboration between Davido and Mafikizolo came about as a result of them networking at MTN Nigeria's Elite Night event in December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewage.co.za/124741-1022-53-New_revenue_stream_unity|title=New revenue stream unity|work=The New Age Online|date=6 May 2014|accessdate=7 May 2014|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140508030720/http://www.thenewage.co.za/124741-1022-53-New_revenue_stream_unity|archivedate=8 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biztechafrica.com/press/mtn-business//article/mtn-launches-musical-collaboration-between-south-a/8083/|title=MTN Business &#124; Virtual Press Office|publisher=Biztechafrica.com|date=2 May 2014|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> The music video for the song was shot and directed in South Africa. It was uploaded onto YouTube on May 1, 2014. [[Oskido]] and [[Uhuru (music group)|Uhuru]] made [[cameo appearance]]s in the video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2014/05/02/mafikizolo-davido-tchelete-goodlife-video/|title=Davido x Mafikizolo 'Tchelete (Goodlife)'|author=Vanessa Okoth-Obbo|website=Okayafrica.com|date=2 May 2014|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref>

In June 2014, Davido collaborated with [[Mi Casa]], [[Lola Rae]], [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]], [[Diamond Platnumz]] and [[Tiwa Savage]] on a song for [[DSTV]]'s Africa Rising campaign, which was designed to inspire Africans to partake in community-based social investment projects. The music video for the song, released on June 24, 2014, was shot and directed by South African production house Callback Dream.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andrew Kaggwa|title=DStv launches new campaign to inspire Africa|url=http://www.observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32496:-dstv-launches-new-campaign-to-inspire-africa&catid=42:sizzling-entertainment&Itemid=74|work=The Observer|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=29 June 2014}}</ref> The aforementioned artists performed the song at the Africa Rising launch ceremony in Mauritius.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naija.ng/1120460-davido-biography-and-his-net-worth.html|title=Davido Biography|last=|first=|date=21 August 2017|work=Naija.ng|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=}}{{Dead link|date=April 2015}}</ref> In July 2014, Davido told ''The New Age'' newspaper that he plans on collaborating with American rappers [[Rick Ross]] and [[Meek Mill]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Fungayi Kanyuchi|title=Davido reveals Rick Ross and Meek Mill collaboration|url=http://www.thenewage.co.za/132203-1022-53-Davido_reveals_Rick_Ross_and_Meek_Mill_collaboration|work=The New Age|accessdate=21 July 2014|date=21 July 2014|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20150410072530/http://www.thenewage.co.za/132203-1022-53-Davido_reveals_Rick_Ross_and_Meek_Mill_collaboration|archivedate=10 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Nigeria: Davido Plans Collaboration With Meek Mill After Jail Term|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201408080437.html|work=[[Daily Independent (Lagos)|Daily Independent]]|publisher=allAfrica.com|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=8 August 2014}}</ref> In June 2015, Davido dropped his long-awaited collaboration with Meek Mill titled "Fans Mi".

===2017 to 2018 international fame===
On November 30,2017 davido won the best african act at the [[MOBO Awards]] and also became the first African act to perform live at the awards


On June 24, 2018, Davido became the first African-based artist to have received his award on the [[BET Awards]] main stage. His award was presented by Hollywood actor [[Omari Hardwick]] and actress [[Tika Sumpter]]. In his acceptance speech, he urged patrons and American artists to visit [[Africa]] and also enjoy the food.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido makes Africa proud as first time winner on stage for 2018 BET Best Int’l Act|url=https://ghkings.com/davido-winner-stage-2018-bet/|author=GhKings|accessdate=25 June 2018|date=24 June 2018}}</ref>
On June 24, 2018, Davido became the first African-based artist to have received his award on the [[BET Awards]] main stage. His award was presented by Hollywood actor [[Omari Hardwick]] and actress [[Tika Sumpter]]. In his acceptance speech, he urged patrons and American artists to visit [[Africa]] and also enjoy the food.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido makes Africa proud as first time winner on stage for 2018 BET Best Int’l Act|url=https://ghkings.com/davido-winner-stage-2018-bet/|author=GhKings|accessdate=25 June 2018|date=24 June 2018}}</ref>

===Endorsements===
On April 6, 2012, ''Nigerian Entertainment Today'' reported that Davido signed a [[Nigerian naira|₦]]30 million endorsement deal with [[MTN Group|MTN]]. The deal unveiled him as the face of ''MTN Pulse'', a marketing campaign for Nigerian youths.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davido bags N30m deal as MTN ‘Ambassador’|url=http://thenet.ng/2012/04/davido-bags-n30m-deal-as-mtn-ambassador/|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Osagie Alonge|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=6 April 2012}}</ref> On October 24, 2013, ''Pulse'' reported that Guinness Nigeria signed Davido to an endorsement deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Olamide, Wizkid & Davido Sign Endorsement Deals With Guinness Nigeria|url=http://pulse.ng/music/olamide-wizkid-davido-sign-endorsement-deals-with-guiness-nigeria-id2522182.html|author=Joey Akan|publisher=Pulse|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=24 October 2013}}</ref> As part of the deal, Davido performed at the [[Guinness]] World of More Concert alongside [[P-Square]], [[D'banj]], [[Wizkid (musician)|Wizkid]], [[Ice Prince]], [[Burna Boy]], [[Olamide]], [[Phyno]], [[Chidinma]], [[Waje]] and [[Tiwa Savage]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nigeria: P-Square, Davido, Others Ignite Guinness World of More Concert|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201311010364.html|work=Vanguard|publisher=[[AllAfrica.com]]|accessdate=25 September 2017|date=1 November 2013}}</ref>

===Controversies===
In May 2014, Davido attacked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) after missing his flight to [[London]]. He accused them of pestering him for money. On May 11, 2014, the Public Relations Officer for the NIS denied Davido's allegations and said that they didn't issue him an exit permit because he didn't have the proper travel documents with him at the time.<ref>{{cite web|author=Powered by DMflex WebGen --- www.dmflex.com|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nis-how-davido-tried-to-exit-nigeria-with-us-passport/178308/ |title=NIS: How Davido Tried to Exit Nigeria With US Passport, Articles|publisher=Thisday Live|accessdate=13 May 2014|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20140512222007/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nis-how-davido-tried-to-exit-nigeria-with-us-passport/178308/ |archivedate= 12 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/160561-davido-lied-nigeria-immigration-service-claims.html |title= Davido lied, Nigeria Immigration Service claims |work= Premium Times |author= Micheal Abimboye |date= 12 May 2014 |accessdate= 25 September 2017}}</ref>

In December 2015, the ''[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]'' reported that Davido and his baby's mother, Sophia Momodu, were embroiled in a fight over the custody of their daughter Imade Adeleke. The newspaper reported that it all started after Sophie and her family filed a petition against Davido and his family for alleged [[child trafficking]]. In a petition sent to the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Davido and his family were accused of keeping Imade away from her mother, as well as trying to flee Nigeria with the baby. Davido has since insisted that the allegations against him are false, but apologized to [[Dele Momodu]], the cousin of Sophia Momodu.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kehinde Ajose|title=Davido vs baby-mama drama: Davido apologises to Dele Momodu|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/davido-vs-baby-mama-drama-davido-apologises-to-dele-momodu/|work=Vanguard|accessdate=1 January 2016|date=31 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Davido takes baby mama drama to new heights|url=http://www.punchng.com/davido-takes-baby-mama-drama-to-new-heights/|publisher=Punch|accessdate=1 January 2016|date=1 January 2016|archiveurl=//web.archive.org/web/20160101011621/http://www.punchng.com/davido-takes-baby-mama-drama-to-new-heights/|archivedate=1 January 2016}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Davido}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Omo Baba Olowo]]'' (2012)

===EPs===
*''Son of Mercy'' (2016)

===Selected singles===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Album
|-
|rowspan="2"|2011
|"Back When" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Naeto C]])
|rowspan="7"|''Omo Baba Olowo''
|-
|"[[Dami Duro]]"
|-
|rowspan="5"|2012
|"Ekuro"
|-
|"Overseas"<span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->"> (featuring Sina Rambo)
|-
|"Gbon Gbon"
|-
|"All of You"
|-
|"Feel Alright" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Ice Prince]])
|-
|rowspan="3"|2013
|"One of a Kind"
|{{n/a|NON-ALBUM SINGLE}}
|-
|"[[Gobe (song)|Gobe]]"
|rowspan="8"|''The Baddest''
|-
|"[[Skelewu]]"
|-
|rowspan="2"|2014
|"[[Aye (song)|Aye]]"
|-
|"Tchelete (Goodlife)"<span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Mafikizolo]])
|-
| rowspan="5"|2015
|"Dodo"
|-
|"Fans Mi" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Meek Mill]])
|-
|"Owo Ni Koko"
|-
|"The Sound"<span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->"> (featuring Uhuru & Dj Buckz)
|-
|"The Money" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Olamide]])
|{{n/a|NON-SINGLE ALBUM}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016
|"Gbagbe Oshi"
|rowspan="2"|''Son Of Mercy''
|-
|"Maga To Mugu" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Simi (singer)|Simi]])
|-
| rowspan="5" |2017
|"If"
|rowspan="5" {{n/a|TBA}}
|-
|"Fall"
|-
|"Pere" <span style="font-size:85%; <!--font-weight:normal;-->">(featuring [[Rae Sremmurd]], [[Young Thug]])
|-
|"Fia"
|-
|"Like Dat"
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
|"Assurance"
<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.loadedng.com/video-davido-assurance/ | title=New Video: Davido – Assurance | publisher=Loadedng | date=30 May 2018 | accessdate=30 April 2018 | author=Balogun L. Daniel}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" |Non-album single
|-
|"Flora My Flawa"
|}

<ref>{{cite web |title=Davido - Assurance |url=https://gbedujamzng.com/ng/davido-assurance/ |website=GbeduJamzng |accessdate=2 May 2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}65. [https://www.vibesmp3.com/fresh-dolla-ft-davido-wia/ Fresh Dolla Ft. Davido – WIA] vibesmp3 Retrieved 11 june 2018.

66. [https://www.vibesmp3.com/wtf-davido-lied-buying-private-jet/ WTF! Davido Lied About Buying A Private Jet] vibesmp3 Retrieved 11 june 2018

67. [https://naijaextra.com/2018/05/dj-neptune-ft-davido-phyno-secret-agenda/ DJ Neptune Ft. Davido & Phyno – Secret Agenda] Retrieved NaijaExtra 16 june 2018

68. [https://naijaextra.com/2018/05/boogie-wit-da-hoodie-ft-davido-way-fly/ A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. Davido – Way Too Fly] Retrieved NaijaExtra 16 june 2018

<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stephen |first1=Oyeleye |title=Mayorkun – “Bobo” ft. Davido |url=https://gbedujamzng.com/ng/mayorkun-bobo-ft-davido/ |website=GbeduJamzng |accessdate=13 June 2018}}</ref>==External links==

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<references />66. [https://naijaextra.com/2018/05/dj-neptune-ft-davido-phyno-secret-agenda/ DJ Neptune Ft. Davido & Phyno – Secret Agenda] Retrieved NaijaExtra 16 june 2018

67. [https://naijaextra.com/2018/05/boogie-wit-da-hoodie-ft-davido-way-fly/ A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. Davido – Way Too Fly]Retrieved Naijaextra 16 june 2018.

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Davido
Davido on the set of D'Prince's "Gentlemen" music video shoot in January 2014
Background information
Birth nameDavid Adedeji Adeleke
Born (1992-11-21) 21 November 1992 (age 31)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websiteiamdavido.com

David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992),[1][2] better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His 2011 single "Dami Duro" was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music (a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay).[3][3][4] He has produced songs for Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid. In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria.[5] On October 23, 2013, Davido partnered with Guinness Nigeria for the "Guinness World of More" concert.[6]

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Davido relocated to Lagos at a young age. His debut album Omo Baba Olowo, released in 2012, was initiated by the bringing out of singles "Back When" featuring Naeto C, "Dami Duro", "All of You", "Overseas" featuring Sina Rambo, "Ekuro", "Gbon Gbon" and "Feel Alright" featuring Ice Prince. Between 2013 and 2015, Davido released the singles "Gobe", "One of a Kind", "Skelewu", "Aye", "Tchelete (Goodlife)" featuring Mafikizolo, "Naughty" featuring DJ Arafat, "Owo Ni Koko", "The Sound" and "The Money" featuring Olamide. The aforementioned singles were reportedly intended to be singles off the album, The Baddest.

In January 2016, Davido announced via Twitter that he signed a record deal with Sony Music. His announcement was met with mixed reactions.[7] The record label put out a press release to confirm the deal.[8] Davido started his own label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), few months after signing with Sony.[9] Dremo and Mayorkun are currently signed to the label.[10] In July 2016, Davido signed a record deal with Sony's RCA Records.[11]

Life and music career

1992–2010: Early life and career beginnings

I’ve been doing music for like 1 year but I took it seriously in March 2011. I was formerly in a group called KB international in America. It wasn’t working out so I thought I should just do this on my own that was when I moved back to Nigeria. I was around people that were musically inclined. I love music, and why not do something you love and are happy doing and making money at the same time.

-Davido, on his decision to venture into music [12]

Davido was born on November 21, 1992, to Chief Deji and Vero Adeleke in Atlanta, Georgia. His father is a Nigerian business magnate and his late mother was a university lecturer.[13] He attended the British International School in Lagos. Davido studied Business Administration at Oakwood University prior to relocating to Nigeria.[12] Davido's interest in music started during his time at Oakwood University. He bought musical equipment and started making beats, in addition to recording vocal references.[14] He dropped out of Oakwood University when he started getting bad grades and relocated to London, where he focused more of his energy towards vocals as opposed to production.[14] When Davido returned to Nigeria in 2011, his music career was sidelined after he agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University. In July 2015, Davido earned a music degree from Babcock after his father paid the university to erect a music department for an inaugural class of one.[1][14][15]

2011–2012:Omo Baba Olowo

Main article: Omo Baba Olowo

Work on Davido's debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo, began in 2011. On May 7, 2011, Davido produced and released his first musical recording "Back When" which was a major hit.[16][17] The song served as the album's lead single and received frequent airplay.[1] The music video for the single, uploaded onto YouTube on May 9, 2011, was shot and directed in Nigeria by Clarence Peters.[18] Davido told Factory 78 TV that he recorded "Back When" in London.[19] Davido co-produced "Dami Duro" with Shizzi and released it on October 30, 2011.[20][21] The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was shot and directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters, and was released during the Occupy Nigeria protests.[22] In an interview posted on NotJustOk, Davido spoke on the release and composition of "Dami Duro". He said he recorded "Dami Duro" in August 2011. Three months later, the song got leaked after he sent it out to some friends.[23] On May 6, 2012, HKN Music released "Overseas" as a single off the album. The unfinished version of the song leaked prior to the official release.[24][25] On September 28, 2012, HKN Music released the music video for "All of You". The song was produced by Gospelondebeatz. In an interview with Factory 78 TV, Davido said he recorded the song with Gospel after meeting him at a mall.[26] To further promote the album, Davido released music videos for "Ekuro",[27] "Gbon Gbon",[28] and "Feel Alright".[29]

2013–2015:The Baddest promotional singles and Africa Rising campaign

In early 2013, Davido began recording his second studio album. On February 25, 2013, he released "Gobe" as the upcoming album's lead single.[30] The song was produced by Shizzi. Charles Mgbolu of Vanguard commented on the release of the single, saying: "It’s a beautiful song with a tremendous video running along. In Gobe, Davido is beaten up by thugs after winning the girl. It’s a song that exudes fun from start to finish."[31] The music video for the single was shot in South Africa by Godfather Productions.[32] The song was ranked second on Premium Times list of the Top 10 songs of 2013.[33]

Davido announced via Twitter that the second single "One of a Kind", from the upcoming album, would be released on May 13, 2013.[34] The song was also produced by the aforementioned in-house producer.[35] The music video for "One of a Kind" was shot and directed in South Africa by Tebza of Godfather Productions. It visualizes a united Africa rich in culture and music.[36]

"Skelewu", the third single from the upcoming album, was released on August 13, 2013.[37] It was ranked 5th on the aforementioned list of the top 10 songs of 2013.[33][38] The song peaked at number 1 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.[39] A dance competition with a cash prize of $3000 (₦480,000) was announced days after the release of the song. Davido uploaded an instructional dance video onto YouTube and asked fans to upload videos of themselves dancing to "Skelewu". On October 10, 2013, Davido declared Bello Moshood Abiola the winner of the competition.[40][41] A week after announcing the winner of the Skelewu dance competition, a Sesan directed music video was released to the public. Shortly after the release of the video, Davido took to Twitter to debunk the video and said that someone betrayed him by releasing it. He also said he'll re-shoot the video with Moe Musa, a UK based music video director.[42] Sesan commented on the release of the music video and said that Davido was satisfied with his contributions to the music video. He also said that it would be immature for Davido and his management to release inaccurate statements in order to defame his brand.[43][44] On October 21, 2013, the official music video for the single was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa. It was uploaded onto YouTube at a total length of 3 minutes and 56 seconds.[45]

On February 2, 2014, Davido released "Aye" as the fourth single from the upcoming album. The song was produced by T Spize.[46] The music video for "Aye" was released on February 7, 2014, and was directed by Clarence Peters. According to the music video's synopsis, "Davido plays a poor farmer who falls in love with the prince’s love interest."[47][48] On April 30, 2014, HKN Music released the upcoming album's fifth single "Tchelete (Goodlife)" featuring South African duo Mafikizolo. The song, which translates to "Money", was produced by Oskido and Shizzi. Upon its release, the song was distributed by MTN's Play and Callertunez platforms. The collaboration between Davido and Mafikizolo came about as a result of them networking at MTN Nigeria's Elite Night event in December 2013.[49][50] The music video for the song was shot and directed in South Africa. It was uploaded onto YouTube on May 1, 2014. Oskido and Uhuru made cameo appearances in the video.[51]

In June 2014, Davido collaborated with Mi Casa, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage on a song for DSTV's Africa Rising campaign, which was designed to inspire Africans to partake in community-based social investment projects. The music video for the song, released on June 24, 2014, was shot and directed by South African production house Callback Dream.[52] The aforementioned artists performed the song at the Africa Rising launch ceremony in Mauritius.[53] In July 2014, Davido told The New Age newspaper that he plans on collaborating with American rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill.[54][55] In June 2015, Davido dropped his long-awaited collaboration with Meek Mill titled "Fans Mi".

2017 to 2018 international fame

On November 30,2017 davido won the best african act at the MOBO Awards and also became the first African act to perform live at the awards

On June 24, 2018, Davido became the first African-based artist to have received his award on the BET Awards main stage. His award was presented by Hollywood actor Omari Hardwick and actress Tika Sumpter. In his acceptance speech, he urged patrons and American artists to visit Africa and also enjoy the food.[56]

Endorsements

On April 6, 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Davido signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with MTN. The deal unveiled him as the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign for Nigerian youths.[57] On October 24, 2013, Pulse reported that Guinness Nigeria signed Davido to an endorsement deal.[58] As part of the deal, Davido performed at the Guinness World of More Concert alongside P-Square, D'banj, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma, Waje and Tiwa Savage, among others.[59]

Controversies

In May 2014, Davido attacked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) after missing his flight to London. He accused them of pestering him for money. On May 11, 2014, the Public Relations Officer for the NIS denied Davido's allegations and said that they didn't issue him an exit permit because he didn't have the proper travel documents with him at the time.[60][61]

In December 2015, the Vanguard reported that Davido and his baby's mother, Sophia Momodu, were embroiled in a fight over the custody of their daughter Imade Adeleke. The newspaper reported that it all started after Sophie and her family filed a petition against Davido and his family for alleged child trafficking. In a petition sent to the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Davido and his family were accused of keeping Imade away from her mother, as well as trying to flee Nigeria with the baby. Davido has since insisted that the allegations against him are false, but apologized to Dele Momodu, the cousin of Sophia Momodu.[62][63]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Davido

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Son of Mercy (2016)

Selected singles

Year Title Album
2011 "Back When" (featuring Naeto C) Omo Baba Olowo
"Dami Duro"
2012 "Ekuro"
"Overseas" (featuring Sina Rambo)
"Gbon Gbon"
"All of You"
"Feel Alright" (featuring Ice Prince)
2013 "One of a Kind" NON-ALBUM SINGLE
"Gobe" The Baddest
"Skelewu"
2014 "Aye"
"Tchelete (Goodlife)"(featuring Mafikizolo)
2015 "Dodo"
"Fans Mi" (featuring Meek Mill)
"Owo Ni Koko"
"The Sound" (featuring Uhuru & Dj Buckz)
"The Money" (featuring Olamide) NON-SINGLE ALBUM
2016 "Gbagbe Oshi" Son Of Mercy
"Maga To Mugu" (featuring Simi)
2017 "If" TBA
"Fall"
"Pere" (featuring Rae Sremmurd, Young Thug)
"Fia"
"Like Dat"
2018 "Assurance"

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Non-album single
"Flora My Flawa"

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