Davido On His Rise In The Music Industry, Returning Back To Nigeria, Afrobeats & More | Drink Champs

We're back with an all-new episode of #DrinkChamps 🥃🏆 On this episode the Champs chop it up with the one and only, #Davido! American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, Davido, shares his journey. Davido shares stories of leaving America to Nigeria and his rise in the music industry. Davido also talks about dealing with fame, wealth, relationships and much much more!
Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!! Make some noise!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
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[@mihlalimdingi2059]

Davido getting the RESPECT he deserves..Big Up to Drink Champs for putting our brother on the platform🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@KyrreGrvellDahll]

Woah, seeing a South African praise a Nigerian is wild. Lol I gotta start going to church now cos Omo World wan end

[@Kanjeee911]

@Kyrre Gørvell Dahll bro, I'm nigerian Tanzanian, born and raised in SA. You must understand that most people ouchea have no problems with Nigerians, especially well traveled SAns.. big up to you tho my bro.

[@ibexy]

@@KyrreGrvellDahll why not?

[@o.t9358]

​@@Kanjeee911 it's the untravelled ones people come in contact with the most though

[@Kanjeee911]

@o. T True. But it depends where you are at . I also speak the local languages, which help. It really depends on where you live or work.

[@victoire86301]

I love how he speaks with a Nigerian accent sometimes. He switches up up to an American accent too! Go Davido!!

[@adewdew6019]

Yup, it be like that every where we go.

[@ovmusicc]

I love when david said I can't go back home as a disappointment, thats the king mindset

[@Alex-yy8ng]

What I love is that many of these Afrobeats artists were already very successful within Africa long before their music was being appreciated in the USA and Europe. I think It's really important to tell that narrative particularly to Americans who may assume that their success is tied to being popular in the USA. Some of these artists have been selling out mega arena's and stadiums across the African continent before you even knew who they were.

[@brunoultra7215]

Oh yes yes sir! Say it loud for the unbelievers!

[@temiladealamudun5063]

Aptly on 🇳🇬👍👍

[@christmauricemouvenguiibou6623]

In Gabon, bars would play P-Square albums back to back around 2005-2007...along with 2Face. It was insane.

[@PYTGCJ1]

Thank you!

[@user-mu6du8tu8f]

Who cares?thats being negative for absolutely no reason

[@innocenta.1933]

That great feelings you get when you see our African artists are speaking with our OUR CORRECT AFRICAN ACCENT 🎉 🕺 💃 Thanks to you all representing us in the world.

[@villageboysound]

❤❤

[@gohardornah4086]

Lmaooo who are you😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MbangaMan237]

@@gohardornah4086 He is not a fool like you

[@xdboy4927]

What a minute!!!!!,niggas be faking accents?

[@gladysmaya2352]

It's Nigerian Accents

[@khupasulphate]

South Africa 🇿🇦 let's show love for our Nigerian 🇳🇬 brother

[@juniorbfn4833]

I am a Nigerian born in South Africa and seeing my brothers work together makes me happy ❤️🇳🇬🇿🇦

[@021Creative]

you are South African bro.. you were born here either way its all ❤

[@lorenchylorenzo3764]

How's it out there in south Africa Bro? We heard they don't like Nigerians because Nigerians are very smart for them. Is that true?

[@katlegoeluw8556]

go home

[@AdeAngles]

Afrobeats has come a long way, I'm proud of my people

[@Xin_all]

Afro beats has become so big and commercialized they even play it in dillards department store. I was like wtf lol so dope.

[@tolulopeokunuga3565]

Shout out to Nore and EFN for embracing Culture. O' TI LO! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KingVerz16]

🇳🇬

[@akura3982]

I know my ancestors are Nigerian as soon as Davido hit that, "aht, aht!"

[@gracevictorious3922]

Fun fact: Davido wrote Chris Brown's megahit 'Under The Influence' 🔥🇳🇬

[@taslimoseni2231]

For real??

[@abdulramonmayegun6738]

@@taslimoseni2231he co wrote, but yeah it’s great to see

[@taslimoseni2231]

@@abdulramonmayegun6738 Nice!

[@ephraimdaramola8928]

​@@taslimoseni2231yeah

[@Beylary]

Fact

[@ekenesamuel9004]

We rise by lifting others - Davido David is always sharing his spotlight with other artists, producers, culture, countries and Africa.

[@TheDrugking]

😅😅 He would never ever mention those he sacrificed their soul to get to the top

[@musaamos1678]

Davido is a King of Afrobeat we have nothing but love for him down in South Africa🇿🇦🇳🇬

[@famewayne9644]

“The” not “A” 😊

[@ssexybetty22]

🔥🔥🔥🔥I love him 😢my first time hearing “🗣️🗣️IF I TOLD YOU SAY I LOVE YOU OOOHHH” back in 2018 I fell in love. My Haitian🇭🇹 ass thinks I’m really partly Nigerian low key 😂😂😂2002,2003 watching them African movies I swear I was African 😂I cannot wait to visit someday 😢

[@aleemkhalid6353]

Come let cruise to Nigeria, ghana, tanzania, rwanda, kenya and s/a

[@ssexybetty22]

@@aleemkhalid6353 don’t threat me with a good time 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️😉😉

[@aleemkhalid6353]

​@@ssexybetty22gonna spoil you nigerian oil money silly😂😂😂❤❤

[@patrickrealestate-8193]

You never know. Have your dad or brother do a parental African ancestry DNA test. Not regular Ancestry. It needs to be a male member of the family because of Y-chromosome.

[@memp9786]

@@ssexybetty22 🤣😂🤣 that’s my line girl! That’s right! 🤭🤭

[@nancijaneenalley2445]

See how davido showcases his Martel as an ambassador for them is crazy.. big ups obo I love ur tenacity

[@Godstrumpet2010]

Davido…Whiz Kid…the phenom Burna Boy…man these afrobeat stars are bringing THE HEAT to music worldwide. Can’t wait to see them in Los Angeles.

[@abbamwilliam]

Davido, you’re a champion brother. Out here in East Africa you’re an anthem setter. Uganda has a cult following for you my man. Much love. Keep winning 🎉

[@user-wu2se4ng9u]

EFN is so right. As a 🇿🇦 I understand 7 languages and speak 5 fluently. It's so seamless we don't even keep count

[@sindanonegongo1199]

Yoh, 7

[@rumpelstiltskin709]

Davido is such a good storyteller. That Nigerian accent makes his stories even more entertaining.

[@lovette7684]

I feel like out of the 3 biggest Afrobeats artists (Davido, Burna & Wizkid), he has the most personality; the one that works best for the US music radio/podcast scene.

[@roseofmaafa1148]

​@lovette7684 I agree

[@kelvinikechukwu6788]

That moment when TG OMORI showd up for davido🤩🤩🤩 Truly truly whats there not to love abt david!!!

[@rosemiller1448]

Davido is a regular, good humored, kind hearted person. He's a great guy. Always sharing his wealth with his friends, buying them drips, he's dope. Lovely human being with a huge heart. He's a king, he's a pure legend.

[@nolwazi20]

I love the stories of his dad! Amazing father ❤

[@chillout8950]

WE NEED BURNA BOY ON DRINK CHAMPS TOO

[@Allscamalert]

Fs

[@skilomic]

💯 yeah we want Burna boy so bad

[@kelvinmburu4502]

💯💯

[@user-gy6pk6mo9u]

He ain’t on that big boy level stop the stupid hype OBO IS KING NOT JUST ON MUSIC LEVEL ON EVERYTHING YOU DIG

[@tonyjeffers2606]

And wiz kid 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@lovette7684]

I like that Davido has really been the Afrobeats artist that has pushed the Afrobeats musicians into the US music scene.

[@PatriciaChoolwe]

Lies tiktok is promoting African music not davido

[@keiwa-yourdreamvacationstl6537]

@@PatriciaChoolwenow it is but not 7 years ago when tiktok wasn’t a thing

[@hagosmesgoun7195]

I am Eritrean grew up in the state big ups to Davido! Love my African1Afrika🖤🏁

[@christset]

Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 500 languages spoken. The official language is English, but it is spoken less frequently in rural areas and amongst people with lower education levels.

[@theRealTOSIN]

FACT!!

[@hadjigabriel4812]

I most definitely watched every freaking minute of the show and it’s only cuz of Davido, now y’all got a new fan! Love to Davido cuz he’s been making loads of us better people out here

[@ibrahimolasunkanmi7576]

I'm a Nigerian and I can testify that my man Davido is keeping it 100% real with Drink Champ

[@rolloutcarlo]

I have a whole lot of respect for the brother..real talk!

[@vgirl2ku]

an icon drink champs episode. Wow the power of strong loving fathers is unmatched! I love Davidos heart and hustle. Great episode

[@kyliegreen2349]

i absolutely love this episode. Drink Champs came strong with this one. It was fun, educational, and funny.Luv Luv Luv

[@benjaminnnamdiibezim5310]

Hip Hop is mostly my happiness. Davido thank you for representing us our culture n Africa ❤

[@nothingbutthetruth3592]

Shout out to Davido for putting Africa on the Map. This was yet another great interview and Drink Champs does it like no other media platform out there in America. Much love to the Team. Dj EFN we see you 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@princet.samuel1505]

I've watched damn near every episode of this show and I can't tell you how proud this moment is to watch one of my own on this show.

[@abi95assasin]

mans so thoughtful and educated right...big ups..more music Davido...stay blessed

[@sharonchinguwo9447]

Thanks for having our African brother Davido on drinks champs. You know us Africans love the show

[@Burvainofficial]

Davido Timeless Album still on rotation all over the world 🎉🎉

[@sag6303]

Timeless isn’t on rotation all over the world, Timeless is charting high in Africa and UK

[@celestineugwuanyi3326]

Another EXCELLENT interview for DAVIDO! Liked all his responses on DRINK CHAMPS!

[@rosemiller1448]

Always lovely and therapeutic to see and hear Davido. He's genuinely loved. Genuine story. His heart is music and love. He's real.

[@romain_jf3630]

I love through out this interview Davido is not divisive not wanting to pin artist against artist or countries but champions them all. Something could be learned from his support for Africans through out this conversation. 🇭🇹

[@epicwork3642]

Davido's American accent and impressions be Top Tier

[@emekamadusolumuo5389]

🎉this episode needs more than a million by sunset 🎉 we love you brother

[@marcellaellistv]

The way they raise their children with so much respect is admirable. He didn’t want to disappoint his family or his father. If you have ever seen him with his father and elders he is so respectful.

[@naijaviewstv]

I watched the whole video 2 hours 22 minutes... Davido is the GREATEST!!!

[@african-history-fountain]

Nigeria leads Africa in Music, Film, Fashion, Sports, Entertainment, IT Startups, Tech, Population, Economy, GDP, Wealth, Poverty, and Scamming! What a country. They've got everything! 😊

[@jdzongo1601]

Yo you're so damn stupid , lol , sorry to say it that way , I laughed my ass off

[@offixialjudexx]

THAT’S THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME DAVIDO KING ❤️❤️

[@adeleyemathew2112]

I really really really enjoyed the interview... That feeling when you are interviewing davido 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bellsells1]

Africa forever, love us! Thank you Davido for being a great ambassador. We should always be that in the spaces we occupy !

[@stellabrown909]

His music is a BANGER!!! Love our African beats.

[@TedlaEKHAN]

I love the authentic representative of African culture an African artist. No code-switching, straight Naija vibes...Also, I am happy that they get to casually experience intergenerational African wealth

[@BlessedDivine77]

one of the best Drink champs episode ever. Bigup Davido

[@xseedmusicalmutant515]

i like what nore did by asking davido where he thinks each of them would be from africa, because when see some americans they remind me of people from home

[@rosemiller1448]

We love Davido......It's all music, it's all universal.

[@OurForeverMemories]

I love his story, even though he was born wealthy it’s a very wholesome story .

[@nawandeinduswe2236]

❤ how Davido's father showed up! African men,we appreciate you.....

[@rosukihair8472]

I love this so much ! I’m smiling from ear to ear! Thank you DAVID for showcasing Africa in an Amazing light

[@rosemiller1448]

He's the only Nigerian artiste who's always inviting and hosting podcast journalists. Davido gives them all a good time. He's generous to his fans.

[@newpack3604]

One of the best drink champs episodes. I laughed and smiled so much

[@kagisokodibona1127]

From Africa, I'm from south Africa 🇿🇦, I RESPECT DAVIDO 👑🏆

[@dandyung]

Every time i watch this podcast ... i keep rolling up

[@uvm.beauty]

The first and only episode I watched from start to finish. Love this.

[@njokuchidijustine6598]

This interview is lit guys. I love the rawness of this Davido story. So powerfully pure

[@rosemiller1448]

Davido is so kind always inviting people to Nigeria when he's on time off and taking them out, dining them, taking time out to pick them up from airport......to extend his generosity to foreigners, by taking them to Lagos and hosting them over the top. He's just a kind, good hearted man, Davido.

[@yeaethanksmartyn6174]

I appreciate how well versed EFN is! I’m impressed

[@cbtube1677]

A real DJ, loves music at its core.

[@jamessmith7205]

💯

[@matthewikutegbe5220]

Same...respect to EFN

[@orlandoarunde2134]

Efn is well educated I mean academic aspect, he got good brain.

[@cbtube1677]

@@orlandoarunde2134 Yes, also knows history. As to why he’s a blessing to the community

[@PACNYY]

Davido is 🔥🔥 and I'm definitely going to tune in for this 1. He's no doubt one of the undisputed 🐐s and it's going to be interesting. Time to get your well deserved flowers. Drink Champs are back with another 1 and much respect to them 💪.

[@nayaj4285]

Wow so proud of Davido😁🙏Africa's flag is flying high😁🇿🇦Proudly African all the way😌🇿🇦💯

[@sydygyairdrop87]

STREET CREDIBILITY IS WITH DAVIDO 100 PERCENT . PURE DUDE PURE HEART

[@NiNo-jo3wz]

Tbh Davido voice is satisfying to listen to while he talking 😌

[@Githinji_the1]

I loved this interview. Davido is an OG. Mob love from Kenya.

[@Beylary]

TRUTH BE TOLD .. THIS INTERVIEW IS INTERESTING AND FUN ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🔥🔥🔥 FROM THE BEGINNING TO END ❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@adavtalib3230]

I'm proud of you David knowing you as a little boy pursuing your dreams...

[@gbfashions1132]

Watching you from Zambia 🇿🇲 let's all gather here and show some Love to Davido ❤❤❤🎉OBO BADDEST

[@charlenedrakes6302]

This was fantastic! Davido was a great storyteller. This was one of my favorite interviews yet.

[@nanpyalbedding]

💯

[@_AIAH_]

You needed to be in Africa when Davido dropped Dami Duro, forger Nigeria that was the biggest song on the continent! It definitely set his whole career up.

[@rosemiller1448]

Davido picks them up from the airport to host them , put them up, feed them...this Davido is so kind, so nice, and so generous. He's a godfather and a great one.

[@Phabbz]

Music bringing us all together... LOVE 🙏🏼

[@user-es5rp1mm2b]

BIG up Davido for not changing... 254 Massive

[@mauludtafida-isa6434]

Davido Shekpe!!! On Drink Champs!!!!! Madness !!!!!!!

[@neotrinityrakgajane]

I love when NORE uses big words he doesn't understand but I still understand him perfectly. Shout out one of the greatest hiphop storytellers. Anybody also feel Davido would still be Davido without the wealth and superstardom? The man is a success machine.

[@khaltsharivist365]

2:14:50 Davido is a connoisseur, good to see pioneers like Oskido getting their flowers.

[@ephraimdaramola8928]

He has been carrying it for 12yrs🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐

[@retrosMANDO]

Thank you Nore and DJ EFN 🙌🏾🇬🇭🇳🇬🇱🇷🇸🇱🇨🇻

[@rosemiller1448]

Davido is radiantly human ; loves love.

[@kesterodijie8295]

My love for David is unlimited

[@JohnnyBats915]

God I wish they would stop interrupting him.. S/O to Davido 🇬🇭

[@favourkanu2361]

Timeless album is super heavy with hits like Feel, Kante,Unavailable,Bop,Na money,Picasso,For the Road,Godfather and In the Garden🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Beautiful interview ❤

[@dmv_larry_b]

Over Them… whole album 🔥

[@yeaethanksmartyn6174]

This episode warmed my heart!

[@akatukwasaaloysious3441]

David is so humorous and his story to super stardom is lit. The part where his paps got him arrested ....that was really gangsta

[@FaithEzekiel-eq4pn]

Wow, I love Davido so much, he loves his wife so much, and he's so proud of his wife Chioma.

[@iraboryahaya3322]

1st episode i have watched from start to finish. Davido a legend. Great great episode

[@kieshame888]

Davido is that dude💯 I keep him in heavy rotation!! Respect👑❤

[@sterlingh]

Africa To The World 🌎 Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@keamo-Tiamo]

I love the way South Africa pops up here

[@dimegi1558]

Why you love it?? But you watch their shows and stuffs have there ever appreciated you ?

[@orlandoarunde2134]

1 things i personally loved about davido,is how he got to where he is today without looking up for his dad's money.

[@dugebuwembo]

Hmmmm 🤔 this 👆🏿 sh*t ain't true!😅

[@tayeoyelami]

My bro, there are some level to this money that you just can escape from it influence...that is the kind of money his father have...don't cap

[@Nigerianchief]

His dad’s money got him where he is today. Paid for college all cash, daddy money. Fly back to Nigeria and back, daddy money

[@malvernkulupi9363]

This one of the best drink champs ever. O' ti lo!

[@henryjesusbaby9584]

He said I AM GOOD IN SCHOOL O LIE LIE I LOVE THIS BOY💙👍

[@seanphillthephotosgrimsley2888]

I really enjoyed hearing his story. Much love.

[@xdboy4927]

If I had pull in Holly wood I would still this gold. His story, This is a show. 😢

[@jw4412]

Loved it, crazy stories, great session. Hip hop went all the way around America, our brothers & sister on the Continent got next!!!

[@yakubherry3592]

Drinks champ are greatest they know how to move with time and the hipe of the artist across the world i really enjoy it i love africa.

[@meeraclenathaniel4538]

I love this show 😍 thank you for having davido