From the early days of Dami Duro in 2011 to the global success of Champion Sound in 2021, Davido’s song and music style has defined an era of Afrobeats. As his music evolved, so did his recognition on the global stage.
Davido has amassed numerous awards, including BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and a host of local honours. His 2017 single Fall became one of the longest-charting Nigerian pop songs in Billboard history, further amplifying his status as a global superstar. In 2018, he won the Best International Act at the BET Awards, marking a significant moment for Afrobeats on the world stage.
This list of the top 12 Davido songs highlights the milestones in his career, tracing his rise from a local sensation to an international superstar.
1. Champion Sound ft. Focalistic (2021)
Champion Sound ft. Focalistic was released in 2021 and produced by Focalistic. Although it has yet to be released in all regions, Spotify ranked it as the most-streamed Amapiano song in the last decade. It has over 21 million streams on Spotify alone.
2. Fem (2020)
Fem was released in September 2020 as the lead single from Davido’s third studio album, A Better Time. Produced by Napji, the song peaked at number 2 on the TurnTable Top 50 chart in Nigeria and received over 1.3 million streams on Boomplay as of October 2020.
3. Risky (2019) featuring Popcaan
Risky was released in 2019. It is an Afropop song that showcases Davido’s signature sound. The song was well-received by fans and helped solidify Davido’s status as a leading artist in the Afrobeats genre. It also helped him penetrate the Jamaican sound market with his collaboration with Popcaan.
4. Blow My Mind (2019)
Blow My Mind is a collaboration between Davido and American singer Chris Brown. It was released in July 2019 as the fourth single from Davido’s album A Good Time. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Top Triller Global chart. It went 2x Platinum in South Africa, selling over 40,000 copies.
5. 1 Milli (2019)
1 Milli was released in 2019. The song’s title seemed to refer to Davido’s goal of reaching 1 million YouTube subscribers, which he achieved shortly after its release. 1 Milli confirmed Davido’s ability to create catchy, danceable Afropop tracks.
6. Assurance (2018)
Assurance was released in 2018. The song’s lyrics express Davido’s love and commitment to his girlfriend and now wife, Chioma Rowland. Assurance was a hit with fans and helped increase Davido’s popularity both in Nigeria and globally.
7. Fall (2017)
Fall was released in 2017. The song’s lyrics express Davido’s feelings for a love interest. Fall became one of Davido’s biggest hits, reaching over 200 million views on YouTube. It helped establish Davido as a global Afrobeats superstar.
8. FIA (2017)
FIA was released in 2017. The song’s lyrics address a love triangle situation. FIA showcases Davido’s ability to create catchy, melodic Afropop tracks that resonate with his fans. The song was a hit in Nigeria and helped increase Davido’s popularity. It has over 34 million streams on Spotify alone.
9. If (2017)
If was released in 2017. The song’s lyrics express Davido’s desire for a love interest. If became one of Davido’s biggest hits, reaching over 100 million views on YouTube. It helped establish Davido as a leading artist in the Afrobeats genre.
10. Aye (2014)
Aye was released in 2014 and was also part of Davido’s album The Baddest, which was released in 2015. The song’s lyrics express Davido’s gratitude for his success and blessings. Aye showcases Davido’s ability to create uplifting, inspirational Afropop tracks that incorporate many traditional elements.
11. Skelewu (2013)
Skelewu was released in August 2013. The song’s lyrics encourage listeners to dance to the Skelewu dance move. Skelewu became a viral sensation, with fans creating their own dance videos.
12. Dami Duro (2011)
Dami Duro was released in October 2011 and became the second single from Davido’s debut album Omo Baba Olowo. The song’s lyrics express Davido’s wealth and success. Dami Duro became a hit in Nigeria, peaking at number 1 on Gold Myne’s list of the top 10 songs of 2012. It won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
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