Fifteen years. That’s how long Davido has been at the top of Nigeria’s music scene dominating charts, breaking records, and pushing Afrobeats onto the global stage. And yet, according to him, the recognition still isn’t enough.
In a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, the superstar didn’t hold back. “I have been conquering the music industry for 15 years,” Davido said, “but the crazy thing is that people don’t give me my flowers that I deserve.”
It’s not just about awards or accolades for Davido. It’s about acknowledgment. For more than a decade, he’s played a huge role in shaping the sound, culture, and global identity of African music. From “Dami Duro” to “Unavailable”, his hits have not only resonated across Nigeria but also reached stadiums in London, New York, and beyond.
Still, he feels overlooked especially when conversations about greatness arise. Some of it may be tied to the way his success was initially received. As the son of a billionaire, many assumed he had an easy path. But Davido insists he earned his stripes the hard way building a brand, a label, and a legacy from the ground up.
His statement speaks to a larger pattern in the music industry, where artists are sometimes celebrated more in death or decline than in their prime. Davido’s message is simple: recognize the legends while they’re still here, still working, and still making history.
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