Davido On Unity In Afrobeat, Wizkid, Why No US Features On Album, + Dad Getting Him Arrested

Davido sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss his latest project, the growth and popularity of Afrobeat, comparing cities in Africa to those in the US, his beef with Wizkid, and more.
His latest project 'Timeless' is available now.
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[@naphisa340]

As a nigerian in US, I am very impressed with Ebro's afrobeats musical expertise! We love Davido and would continue to support his success!!! Hope he is healed from his recent trauma and we are ready for his comeback 😊Our culture has so many talents and its about time we share it with the world. 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

[@RayNLA]

Thank you!

[@benosy7]

very well spoken

[@takbalponwanim5382]

Well spoken 💪💪 Make sure you continue being a good ambassador of our great Nation overdere

[@nerdtalknaija1]

As a Nigerian living in Nigeria I am always impressed by Ebro's knowledge of African music and culture, shocked to learn he has not been to lagos before. The dude declared "essence" the song of the summer on complex brackets that was bold.

[@vybzglobal7705]

Absolutely

[@509travel8]

I m haitian , I m happy to see our brothers from the mother land are thriving .Haitians are nargerians and we are proud of our Nigerian brothers , as a mater fact we are proud of all Africans.

[@staj]

Ebro deserves a plethora of credit for repping African Music for ages. Huge shoutout !

[@deemanDavid]

Ages or 5 years?

[@nyamalikitinthiwatiwa3857]

More like 5 years hahaha

[@eoninfinity1486]

Ebro’s famous line “shout out to Africa man”

[@yemid3904]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16 If you are yet be saved please make this confession. Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, that you died on the cross to rescue me from sin and death and to restore me to the Father. I confess and repent of my sins. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. I give myself to you in Jesus name. Amen Welcome into the family of God.

[@vybzglobal7705]

💯

[@jerome2218]

I just love it how Davido always promotes Nigeria. What our government can’t do.

[@Nakedwittypod]

Facts

[@samuelakinyemi7936]

Frrr 👍👍

[@MrQlypse1]

the whole continent

[@african-history-fountain]

It's not your government's job to ''promote'' you. It's your job as citizens to promote yourselves and country like Davido and other talented Nigerians are doing.

[@Raymond835]

The fact that he said Rema has the biggest afrobeat song ever is enough ❤❤

[@davidpaul4846]

Kolo 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@osas5211]

Called it 3 yrs ago bro the kid from Benin taking over

[@funzone4187]

Oga where did you hear dah one

[@Raymond835]

@@funzone4187 watch the video again

[@obehiokojie4066]

Ebro is deep on black history. He isn't just a radio host. He seems like he is on a mission for black re-awakening! Thanks for using your voice and platform to promote Africa.

[@eleayeproctor9490]

He is half black, what were you expecting?

[@user-kw9vd9uk7k]

God bless Ebro

[@neotrinityrakgajane]

Ebro is inspired and inspiring.

[@akhibiossie9692]

It's amazing how Davido switch from US accent to Nigeria accent back and forth . 🤣🤣 🤣🤣🤣

[@thisis6574]

lol i do it too

[@charlesbarclay8181]

Proud of Davido. After what he's faced this year to see out again is just amazing. I would still be down if it was me

[@RaymondAinyam]

Davido is undoubtedly one of the most charismatic guys in African music. 🙌🏾 I love his energy mehn!

[@aeiou0123]

He is. It is because he loves ppl so ppl love him back.

[@olaoluyinka3437]

My love for davido is timeless really! He’s always putting lagos, Nigeria on the map .. A big national asset to us

[@tayokings007]

Afrobeat is growing like wild fire, spreading through the sonic forest of the world. It's beautiful to see. It's time to enter into the Wakanda wonder of Africa and see the plethora of talents and the can-do spirits of the massive young population. It's no news that Nigeria 🇳🇬 is at the forefront of this Afrobeat evangelism, and I'm glad to witness it 🎉 Thanks to Ebro and the crew for using your platform to support Afrobeat. Davido, keep winning 🎉❤

[@PlaylistMerchant]

The Afrobeat genre is growing because of the unity, dedication and respect these artists have for each other. It's amazing to witness❤

[@judekwe7515]

Exactly in American they fighting and killi g each other of which is killing the bond they have

[@ReactwithRandy]

It’s huge already

[@Blackrooted96]

@@judekwe7515 Africans have how many tribes? Foh.

[@Dipset415]

It’s feel great music💪🏿🔥

[@GreenHitRecordsMusic]

Great music transcends everything

[@shardolltv6250]

such a beautiful interview!!! as a Nigerian this made me more than proud 🇳🇬 🇳🇬🙌🏾 Afrobeats & Nigeria to the world 💥🫶🏾

[@Blackrooted96]

And don’t forget the cake 🧼 soap

[@GreenHitRecordsMusic]

💯💯💯

[@Blackrooted96]

@@GreenHitRecordsMusic Afro beats came from Jamaican music reggae witch came from FBA 🤷🏾‍♂️!!! Y’all music is trash it’s not original and you don’t speak it in your original tongue therefore it’s American music 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clemenceofori6859]

❤❤🎉 We Dey for you Davido- Ghana and Nigeria are brothers....

[@james56660]

Yeah right!!!!!!! But you Ghanaians go around stabbing them in their backs when they turned it.☝️

[@bellastephen3609]

😜😜Are you sure

[@james56660]

Ghanaians are unbelievably two faced. They will say anything to sound politically correct meanwhile they envy/hate Nigerians behind closed doors 🚪.☝️

[@tanimolataylor500]

Davido is the best story teller 😂❤️

[@Blinksking17]

You know what I’m saying 😅

[@tundesamuel4415]

Lol

[@tundesamuel4415]

Yeahhhhh listen to what he's saying.

[@pamkigham2475]

Davido si the dest story trler 🤣❤️ Joel video Unbelievable

[@amoakokwaku]

Beautiful convo. Ebro and his crew kept it a buck and allowed Davido to express himself eloquently. Respect and much love to y’all ! 🇬🇭

[@GreenHitRecordsMusic]

💯💯💯

[@Iam_BahDaDAN]

Actually 🇳🇬Nigeria parents don't give a FucӜ about your dream until they see you 🎓graduate from school. Yes 90% Congratulate Davido.

[@lubabaloboyo8426]

Shout to E and the crew for representing Africa. Davido one bro love you and thank you for representing Africa. From🇿🇦

[@OMOKAYODE]

Davido is becoming so so humble and that's lovely so see. One love❤

[@akeemsalami1764]

Has always been humble

[@bidex63]

My man have never been proud

[@247tonytipon]

He has always been super humble. You certainly don't know him. Davido is has a sweet personally.

[@DJCharlieB]

I always wanted African music to make it big. And it has ❤ Davido my brother 🙏🏾

[@GreenHitRecordsMusic]

Bless up 🔥

[@Yoqyy]

African music always been big , our ppls started the music 💜🙌🏽 from the beginning even elvis stole blk ppl music

[@abrahamidris226]

Mad love and respect to Ebro for all you do. We don't take this for granted. Oshe'

[@JenniferObiako-ke8rk]

​@@Blackrooted96 ❤

[@glennusher4160]

What? Talk about dikk riding? lol

[@superiorinsight2202]

HIS INTERVIEWING IS CLASSIC.

[@MosesMatsepane]

Shout out to Davido for co-signing Amapiano. And yes he's right, he's been collaborating with SA artists from day 1.

[@joshuaali7259]

Special love for David's American accent most especially the "you know am saying" part.

[@konetech]

😂

[@Bryan-eq6nt]

His Nigerian tongue kept slipping out. He couldn't maintain it 😂💔

[@udochukwunwagboso7384]

God bless you, I thought I was the only one

[@everyevery6136]

Wahala....its okay to be nigerian. Thats why I like asake my guy no change accent.

[@leidymanzueta5855]

I love you davido I’m Dominican and been your fan since 2017 and afromusic since 2012 love my Nigerians and love your culture im a proud afrolatina love my Nigerians and all aFricans my ancestors were African that’s y I love your music and culture

[@lolaispure4296]

We love you too❤❤❤

[@theplugg3517]

This interview is so chill-ed to watch! Afrobeats be doing crazzzzzy numbers these days! Love this for David ❤️🚀

[@ericjawara9259]

The way he spoke positively about wiz kid and Burna this guy Issa good person bro he’s even thinking of colabin wf dem n more May God give dem grace bro

[@KhadieKoroma-nd9dk]

So proud of Davido. This album is so dope. Davido has a good heart and always lifts others ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💙 💕

[@kbfall7338]

Everyone happy David & Wiz made peace. Davido + Wizkid song(s) is gonna bury everything when it drops... African artists are now bigger than most us rappers I want Wizkid+Davido+Burna on a song

[@isaacwest1108]

" I was telling wiz the other day" I love that 😊

[@prayerdotyou]

Shout to Ebro and crew, for this professional interview, and I'm so proud of my brother davido, ❤️

[@omoakin5619]

Davido is a master at switching accents!

[@peter22385]

Well he is both American and Nigerian 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@akeemsalami1764]

He is best of both worlds,no pretense there.

[@gbenupoezekiel6994]

Yeah, I noticed that as well

[@H8erzgonnalose]

its between him and burna lol

[@fisay0._]

Fr😅

[@sunshi9]

Bro I really have this deep love for Davido now , he seems like a totally different person, his ideas are fire , his new mindset is just out of this world. Glad to see something so beautiful come out of that great tragedy . Wish him all the best in everything he has planned. I too I’m working hard so I will be one of the artists coming to headline Away fest in the coming years . 🎉❤✊🏽

[@Miss.A-B]

Ebro is really with the people, his awareness is beautiful to see.

[@akeemolugbengaatitebi4620]

Ebro has earned all my respect for showing love to our African artiste. I'm a big fan now. Glad to see Davido back on his grind. Nothing but love and respect.

[@Mrpajero12]

Ebro have been messing and pushing Africa music for the longest. The best radio station in New York City. Ebro you are welcome to any Africa country and get our passport free of charge lol. Thanks for been the best Radio personel.

[@ekenesamuel9004]

Lead the way for the next generation boys - Burna boy, Wizkid and Davido.

[@crownjohnson8153]

The three kings 🤴 👑

[@rapperlilcent]

I love how Davido owned this interview

[@darklawyergirl7]

If David says “You know what I’m saying” one more time, I’ll screammmmmm!😂 On a serious note, I’m so happy to see him return to so much success. All the best Davido, I’m rooting for you ❤❤❤ I’m here for Chris Brown visiting Lagos🎉🎉 But Afro Nation holding in Lagos? Mad o. That’ll be wild. If you know, you know. 😂

[@frosshub7971]

U na im saying. .i taya my broda😂😂😂

[@Underrated1605]

Lmfao 😂

[@ChrisKing-bu5np]

I thought I was alone 😂😂😂😂.

[@yaaasante1334]

He needs interview coaching

[@princefrancini243]

😂😂😂

[@dukelanga3930]

Afrobeats is the best genre in the world! Big up to King David 👑

[@Maleekthegreat2023]

Facts 🔥🔥🕺🕺

[@dlkc2000]

Hip Hop is the #1 in the world... Period. Afrobeats can't penetrate like hip hop because no other race can be a part of it as an artist

[@dukelanga3930]

@@dlkc2000 number one in America 🇺🇸 😂 not in the world my guy sorry try next time

[@Maleekthegreat2023]

@@dlkc2000 hip dip dying out whereas Afrobeats is spreading like a virus 🦠 👍 there’s Latinos, Caucasain, Asians, and Arabic nations etc all falling in love with afrobeats,afrobeat artists are about to have some of the most viewed songs viewed on KZbin ever!! Rema’s calm down song is already over 400million views without the help of big American record label companies which hip hop artists rely on for global recognition. People in India are falling love with afrobeats and the population of India is 1.4 billion, Nigeria alone 200million population 😆😆 mark my words afrobeat will be the number 1 genre on earth🌍 nobody can relate to the hip hop murder culture music the way they can relate to the good vibes Afrobeat music that’s now being pushed out. 🔥🔥🔥

[@meloboy88]

I like Afrobeats but def not #1 in the world maybe # 1 on the African Continent

[@jamesbm001]

Proud of you Davido... Only artist that promotes Nigeria and her culture.❤❤❤❤

[@ojieworld9396]

Yeah spotted that. His doing great on that no cap 🧢

[@empathyismoney]

Yes I have a dream that one day we will all recognize that there's enough for everyone. No need to fight. Unity. One love

[@stanleyeze5545]

Hahahahaha

[@feliciadavis7973]

‼️‼️‼️🤍

[@yawamanu]

You know I'm saying full for this interview 😅😅😅. Congrats David 💕

[@emmybond977]

It's hilarious 😂😂😂

[@oghenerukevweagofure6975]

Honestly 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fhulunari]

Thanks for representing us South Africans Obo, been your fan for years. Your Album is a timeless masterpiece. 🌹

[@otbrown32]

This Album is bringing Africa to the Top!! Africa lifting Africa! So many top artists come out of Nigeria.

[@abiamachristen4662]

Hello

[@nik16977]

Bless up Davido🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Great interview Ebro and shot out to Hot97 building bridges.

[@godliveopoku-duah9704]

I'm so glad to see him back doing what he loves. He's been through some tough s--t the last year. Glad it didn't kill his passion.❤

[@TheBookOfSammy]

BRO, YOU are a MIRACLE to the diaspora, the sound and for many of us to connect with music in a spiritual sense. Too many songs to name, but he’s good people. Music for him, I’m sure, was a great refuge after all he and his family endured.

[@namu1794]

Big shoutout to EBRO ❤ being following ur interview with davido since 2015… ❤❤

[@Phenomenal_Deo]

Big ups Ebro! Held it down for Africa & Afrobeats. Davido back 💯

[@adeaga3265]

Shoutout to Ebro always real on Afrobeats

[@samuelsaheed8941]

Doing the best for Africa, thanks bro. Love u Davido

[@Tubleztv]

Davido this water no dey finish 😅😅u keep sipping and sipping

[@peter22385]

The greatest African artist ever, the goat

[@lekebrain4857]

More love less ego bro , stop it

[@josroberts9069]

​@@lekebrain4857 Keep quiet.

[@edujoshua5436]

​@@josroberts9069mumu...rest

[@archibongnwaudoh3069]

Tell Me How Davido Is The GOAT Please Just One Reason Abeg

[@peter22385]

@@archibongnwaudoh3069 ask your grandfather, he will tell you

[@Iam_BahDaDAN]

🇳🇬AfroBeat Is all about 💖Love. That's why is going to be irresistible to the 🌎world.

[@Blackrooted96]

Y’all stealing from Jamaicans!!! And Caribbeans!!!

[@bobibrown3358]

​@@Blackrooted96Stealing what?

[@Iam_BahDaDAN]

@@Blackrooted96 Your teacher can't teach you about the world leaders. Just like The White man can't teach you about black culture in school. You are just an Oloriburuku , & Ode put together. Y'all should go back to Africa and study history.

[@sharonanthonique1255]

Your afool if you think nigerians or even africans are stealing to what they dont even listen to. 😂😂😂

[@dugebuwembo]

​​@@Blackrooted96 Stealing is appropriation in the form of theft, having influences from Carribean music but producing, writing & arranging tracks independently is not stealing. African artists BEEN collaborating with Carribean musicians 4 a WHILE! Davido also doesn't have a Afro-reggae/dancehall sound he makes Afro pop music, so you need to take your ignorant comment elsewhere.

[@WeekendAtRennies]

Davidoooooo Please keep God With You 🙏🏾

[@chiLLex_Big10]

World best Davido the timeless album is boom💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥 Liberian 🇱🇷 love you so much 001❤ 30BG to the world 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jchi4life]

I love Ebro man, he’s really sound when it comes to Afrobeat music

[@TheJennCenter]

Loved this interview. Proud Nigerian and extremely proud of Davido.

[@officialkgee4587]

I smiled through out this interview .Even bigger smile when he talked about being cool with Wiz and Burna. Will be crazy to have them 3 on a record together 🔥

[@shantaew1983]

Davido is just amazing. I'm so happy the unity is back. I Love you OBO. #Timeless 🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥💓💓

[@feliciadavis7973]

‼️‼️‼️🤍

[@Jude9148]

Davido deserves everything good coming his away .

[@anyachiellen]

Yesooooooo 👍

[@WeekendAtRennies]

Yesss keep The Love in the Music 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jamesleo2635]

Davido is son of mercy and the album is 🔥

[@donaldedwards-yu4ui]

Did you all hear that? He mentioned spending 2m dollars on his last work? And then some other African countries artistes, would spend 10k of their country’s money, and they expect to blow up like him. And also he mentioned a Nigerian restaurant in Tines Square in NY. Do you we know how much that cost? Damn!Which other African country can even try that none. Nigerians, we are on a different level entirely, and no other country can come close. That’s why there’s so much jealousy and hate towards us. But, we don’t care we are used to their nonsense, that we aren’t bothered at all. As the saying goes, “Who God has blessed, no one can stress”.

[@nuelreview5636]

Stop this my friend.

[@donaldedwards-yu4ui]

@@nuelreview5636 - I’m not your friend. F off. If you’re scared to say it, I’m a Nigerian, and I’m not

[@renaissancenigeria10]

There's absolutely no need for the confrontational tone. You're literally throwing wrenches in the message Davido just put out there- inclusivity as well as owning our struggles and success as a black collective. Just cause a coupla knuckleheads you've come across don't see the bigger picture don't mean you got to be like them. I'm Nigerian too and I can't say you speak for me. Chill bro.

[@yungking2801]

Your comment shows you actually didn't listen to anything David said, you were just hearing...sad. Dude literally advocated for African unity and you're here spewing division.

[@ellishaindobo1794]

Davido is a proper African ambassador, the best to ever do it.

[@adeleyemathew2112]

What an amazing interview I love their questions 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBookOfSammy]

Ebro sir, thanks for always highlighting an Artists journey and being so knowledgeable about a myriad of sounds. Appreciate you fam🙏🏿

[@aburbemsenabraham7649]

I just love how Davido, Big Wiz and Burna are now slowly coming back together to form one strong force to take this Afrobeat movement to a whole new level. As a Pan-African myself, I'm obviously very big on African unity and everything in-between. If our political leaders can't do it, then let our musical leaders do it for Mama Africa. One love from #Naija

[@babyboyzii]

this interview brings tears to my eyes

[@Atlpavel]

For me Davido is the type that wants everyone around him to win and also he does his best for them even if they are not good or been recognized

[@blacklightfamilycircle4425]

this interview should have been at least an hour... common men... this was nice

[@donlarrycomedy]

God bless Davido and all the top notch artists giving africa a big picture ❤❤❤

[@agbawoshelby]

Count how many times David said “you know wha’I’m saying” 😂

[@dxphase6294]

If I had a dollar for every time Davido said "You know what I'm saying" 😂

[@chizzykrizojos8528]

I thought I was d only one hearing it🤣🤣🤣...I started lip syncing

[@Horlah19]

When the Baddest is in town..........you already know what it was!!! 001❤❤❤

[@raheemabriggs]

To our brothers and sisters from the diaspora, remember Africa is as much yours as it for those of us on the continent. We love y’all ❤💚💛🖤. We are all we got. We gotta own it!

[@oghenerukevweagofure6975]

I love DAVIDO’s energy Fr⚡️⚡️

[@samjosy_Tv]

I smelt it something huge is coming I can't wait Davido 😩😩

[@collegegrad2955]

Davido is a amazing artist!! He literally so humble and amazing!

[@rxzepet5997]

Nigeria is crazy. Everything is in here. The good, the bad, the beautiful, the amazing, the useless. Everything!

[@truethots3088]

"The Useless" lol😅😅😂😂

[@kgabopeter6202]

True, Not Nigerians cause trouble everywhere they go. South Africa is turning into a drug capital because of the Nigerians

[@txno5968]

'You no what I'm sayin'😂😂😂bro in every sentence

[@michealsoto7657]

Bro has the best character and attitude among all afro artist. I love you David!!!

[@NtapechelaKalengo]

We truly need unity in AfroBeat, I’d like to see Burna, Wizkid & Davido on the sanme track…

[@chikeikeoha6584]

“Ya know what I’m saying” 3000 times. 😂. Glad to have him back.

[@BwoyLaraj]

Ebro thanks for your support to every African artists ❤Davido got me like woa the accent is crazy 😂bigs up Davido 001 the unity that's what we need

[@saatersamsonawuapila607]

Great promotion of Nigeria. Big ups Davido. You captured Lagos as it is

[@oluwatobiadefami8944]

Davido switching between American/Nigerian accent is legendary 😅

[@Mkym365]

I LoVe it & i’m here for it❤🎉

[@bamideleabdulsalam6753]

Greatest guy of our time. Thank you guys for bringing Davido

[@samjosy_Tv]

A legend is speaking 🗣️😩

[@ZarKunene]

Shout out to Davido man 🇳🇬🇿🇦

[@miraclekelvin3246]

God bless you guys...... Hailings Davido❤❤

[@profg5tv785]

Davido is back ❣️💪

[@faith-can-braid9518]

Everything Davido said❤

[@abayomishonuga7789]

I'm proud of my brother. KEEP WINNING 💪

[@nwananka]

Davido is the best guy to have a festival because he is the most friendly of all top artists.

[@eliadiveh2323]

It's Davido's confidence level for me; much love🙌.

[@tdkwrld1808]

Respect to ebro ! I’m happy everything went well for Davido

[@lamidegbile]

Ebro knows his stuff about Afro music 🙌

[@elvischarles8974]

Amazing conversation ❤️🌎💎

[@adedayoadetowubo6422]

He's always available... Love you Davido 💯

[@clouds2593]

Ebro is always supporting Africa and the diaspora, we appreciate it.