Davido's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Davido. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

David Adedeji Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, is a prominent Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a significant figure in the Afrobeats genre and has gained international recognition for his music. Davido has released multiple successful albums and singles, collaborating with various artists globally. In addition to his musical career, he is also a record label executive. He is one of Africa's biggest musical exports, influencing popular culture and inspiring upcoming artists.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 6, 2012: Endorsement Deal with MTN

On April 6, 2012, Davido signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with MTN, becoming the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian youth.

2012: Rising to Fame and Winning Next Rated Award

In 2012, Davido rose to fame after releasing "Dami Duro" from his debut album Omo Baba Olowo. Six additional singles were released from the album. Davido also won the Next Rated award at The Headies in 2012.

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October 24, 2013: Endorsement Deal with Guinness Nigeria

On October 24, 2013, Guinness Nigeria signed Davido for an endorsement deal. He performed at the Guinness World of More Concert alongside other artists as part of the deal.

2013: Recognition for 'Omo Baba Olowo'

In 2013, the album Omo Baba Olowo won Best R&B/Pop Album and received nominations for Album of the Year at The Headies and the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

February 17, 2017: Release of 'If'

On February 17, 2017, Davido released "If", produced by Tekno, which became one of his top-performing videos with over 172 million streams on YouTube. The song was later certified diamond by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA).

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April 2017: Renegotiating Sony Contract

In April 2017, Davido re-negotiated his contract with Sony due to creative control issues.

June 2, 2017: Release of 'Fall'

On June 2, 2017, Davido released "Fall", which sampled Kojo Funds's track "Dun Talking". The song gained significant recognition, becoming platinum-certified by RISA, one of the 100-most-Shazam-searched singles in America, and a top-10 record on Shazam in New York.

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May 2018: Endorsement Deal with Infinix Mobile

In May 2018, Davido signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer.

2018: Awards for "If"

In 2018, Davido's "If" won Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies awards.

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January 2019: Sold Out The O2 Arena in London

In January 2019, Davido sold out The O2 Arena in London, becoming the first solo African artist to achieve this feat after Wizkid in 2018. Idris Elba introduced him on stage, and he performed with The Compozers.

January 2019: 'Fall' Among Most-Shazamed Singles in America

In January 2019, Davido's song "Fall" was one of the 100 most-Shazam-searched singles in America and a top-10 record on Shazam in New York.

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February 2019: 'Fall' Charts in Billboard History

In February 2019, Davido's song "Fall" became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history.

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2019: Named One of 100 Most Influential Africans

In 2019, Davido was listed as one of the 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine.

July 2020: "A Good Time" Surpasses 1 Billion Streams

In July 2020, Davido's album "A Good Time" surpassed 1 billion streams across various digital platforms, marking a significant milestone in his career.

February 2021: Appearance on Time 100's Next List

In February 2021, Davido was featured on Time 100's Next List.

May 2021: Brand Ambassador for 1xBet

In May 2021, Davido became an official brand ambassador for the sports-betting brand 1xBet.

October 2021: Brand Ambassador for Martell

In October 2021, the cognac brand Martell announced Davido as its new ambassador.

December 2021: Global Brand Ambassador for Puma

In December 2021, Davido signed a long-term agreement with Puma, becoming a global brand ambassador for the footwear manufacturer.

November 2023: 'Fall' Music Video Reaches Milestone

In November 2023, the music video for Davido's song "Fall" exceeded 274 million views, becoming the most-viewed video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.

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