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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.

Davido On Unity In Afrobeat, Wizkid, Why No US Features On Album, + Different Cities In Africa

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On Wednesday (April 5), Davido made history as his fourth studio album, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/davido-returns-to-social-media-announces-new-album-timeless" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Timeless</a>, became the first African album to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Albums chart.The 17-track-project was released last Friday (March 31), with guest appearances from Morravey, Musa Keys, Dexta Daps, Fave, The Cavemen., Angélique Kidjo, Skepta, Asake, Logos Olori, and Focalistic. Following the release of the album, Davido also broke several other records including the biggest first-day streams in the history of Audiomack.https://twitter.com/davido/status/1643731771547172866?s=20https://twitter.com/audiomackafrica/status/1643002868151058436?s=20

Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Makes History As First African Album To Top U.S. iTunes Chart

HOT 97 is a platform that strives for inclusivity and diversity. In this music column, some of the best <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/international-picks-of-the-week-adekunle-gold-tiwa-savage-major-league-djz-jaido-p-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">international musicians</a> that are impacting listeners here in the U.S will be highlighted each week.Davido - TIMELESSIn November of last year, Davido, took a break from the public eye to deal with the tragic loss of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. After being away for almost six months, except for his 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony performance, the Afrobeats superstar has released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, TIMELESS. The 17-track album features appearances from Morravey, Musa Keys, Dexta Daps, Fave, The Cavemen., Angélique Kidjo, Skepta, Asake, Logos Olori, and Focalistic.TIMELESS is currently No. 2 on the U.S. Apple Music Top Albums chart, making it the highest charting album by a Nigerian artist in U.S. Apple Music history. It also peaked at No. 1 on Nigeria’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart, UK’s Apple Music Top Albums Chart, as well as in 17 other countries. The album explores a mixture of Afrobeats, Amapiano and dancehall.“On the album, you will hear a couple of songs that might take you back and into some emotions... you will definitely hear me talk about a couple of things I’ve been through personally,” Davido told <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryMadowo/status/1641732491739275266?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNN in a recent interview</a>. “At some point I couldn’t open my Instagram for weeks. One day, I just checked it and I saw messages from every kind of person in the world. I was like ‘you’re fine, you see everybody is rooting for you.’ That was one thing that really made me strong enough to stand up again, get back in the studio and do what I love.”https://music.apple.com/us/album/timeless/1675379314ROSALÍA and Rauw Alejandro - RRBarcelonian superstar ROSALÍA and Puerto Rican reggaetón star Rauw Alejandro have joined forces on their their first-ever joint project, RR. The three-track EP, which consists of singles "BESO, "PROMESA," and "VAMPIROS," is a public and passionate declaration of love through techno and pop with reggaetón and latin music influences.After almost four years of dating, the couple announced their engagement last Friday (March 24), the same day they released RR. ROSALÍA tearfully showcased her diamond ring at the end of the recently released music video for "BESO." The single is currently No. 4 on Spotify's Top 50 Global charts with over 4.5 million streams.https://youtu.be/QXQQAsIhHMwKranium - "Mona Lisa"Jamaican singer <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/kranium-makes-side-chick-rules-in-gal-policy-video" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kranium</a> has blessed us with a new classic "Mona Lisa," which showcases his unique sound. The song, which was produced by STARS, Ovarich Kid, Johnny808, and 17TMI, is a follow-up to his 2022 EP, In Too Deep. https://music.apple.com/us/album/mona-lisa-single/1678138151Coblaze - Orbit Last Thursday (March 23), Nigerian R&B singer released his debut EP, Orbit. The six-track project includes his 2022 singles "Hallelu," and "Good Girl," alongside his 2021 "Come" and latest single "Lady Fiona," which features Nigerian DJ SPINALL. "Now I’ll be sharing this piece of me to you guys," Coblaze wrote in an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKgAEpjt61/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram post</a>. "Thanks for loving me all the way."You can watch the music video to "Lady Fiona" below.https://youtu.be/MWDnD2F7fP4Look out for more each week. What are your thoughts so far?

International Picks Of The Week: Davido, ROSALÍA, Kranium, Coblaze, & More

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Today (March 27), <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/davido-launches-are-we-african-yet-music-festival-to-celebrate-african-culture" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davido</a> announced that his new collection with Puma will be released on Friday, April 7. "My collection with PUMA will be released globally on April 7th!" the "Assurance" singer wrote in a post on his Twitter account. "Thank you to everyone for patiently waiting on this, it means the world to me."To celebrate the release, Davido will be hosting a meet and greet for fans in New York City on Saturday, April 2 and London on Wednesday, April 5. "I will be doing meet and greets at PUMA stores in New York and UK just before my shows and would love to see you all there!" the Afrobeats superstar continued.The collection was suppose to be released last year but due to the unfortunate passing of his three-year-old son, it was postponed. “We have made the difficult but necessary decision to reschedule the launch of the PUMA x Davido collection to 2023," <a href="https://about.puma.com/en/newsroom/brand-and-product-news/2021/12-17-2021-pumax-davido" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puma Nigeria</a> said in a statement last November. "All customers who have pre-ordered may receive their orders when we launch, convert your purchase to store credit, or request a full refund."As previously reported by <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/davido-returns-to-social-media-announces-new-album-timeless" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HOT 97</a>, last week Davido returned on social media to announce the release of his fourth studio album, Timeless.https://twitter.com/davido/status/1640421179151269900?s=20

Davido To launch New Collection With Puma

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After taking a break to grieve the death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, late last year, Davido announced the release of his fourth studio album, Timeless. The exciting news was announced on his Instagram page Tuesday (March 21). "There is a time for everything. A time to grieve and a time to heal. A time to laugh and a time to dance. A time to speak and a time for silence," the "Jowo" singer captioned an emotional trailer which recaps his life throughout the years."Thank you to everyone out there for your love and support that has held me down. All the love and messages while I was away, the gifts sent, the concerts you all threw! I appreciate it all. Today, I want to remind you all that what is now timeless, was once new. It’s time for new," the post further reads. "My next album 'TIMELESS' is here, March 31. Pre-save link in bio [green heart emoji]."As previously reported by <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/prayers-up-davidos-3-year-old-son-passed-away" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HOT 97</a>, Davido's three-year-old son died after drowning in a swimming pool at his home in Lagos, Nigeria on Oct. 31. The Afrobeats star and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, were not home at the time of the incident. According to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63435199" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBC</a>, Nigerian police took eight domestic workers in for questioning. May he continue to Rest In Peace.https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqDVgEAATrY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Davido Returns To Social Media, Announces New Album ‘Timeless’

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Another day, another tour announcement!This time, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/burna-boy-and-wizkid-to-headline-first-afro-nation-miami-festival">Wizkid</a> hinted to his Instagram followers of a potential joint tour with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/davido-launches-are-we-african-yet-music-festival-to-celebrate-african-culture">Davido.</a>In a Jan. 18th Instagram Story post, <a href="https://www.wizkidofficial.com/">Wizkid</a> shared a photo of himself captioned, "After my MLLE Tour!! Davido nd I going on tour! Save your coins!"<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/bjeljlcmmjko/5TUJ8jX5IVYd9hWpHOtAxv/f26aff517c5556c36c2d8a4d46371017/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-10.14.10-AM-582x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-93778"/>On Nov 18th., Wizkid headlined NYC's infamous Madison Square Garden, making him the second Nigerian artist to ever headline the venue with Burna Boy being the first. Wizkid performed hits from all five albums in front of a jam-packed arena. His North American tour, "More Love, Less Ego" officially kicks off on March 3. and will visit 19 cities within the U.S and Canada. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_QC12OBdv/For Davido a joint tour would be a full circle moment as a long time fan and protege of Wizkid. In 2011, Davido tweeted about Wizkid being featured on a future album.https://twitter.com/davido/status/47567012909682688?lang=enAfter the news gained momentum on Twitter, fans rejoiced. https://twitter.com/Deyvxxd_/status/1615709636862087168https://twitter.com/the_Lawrenz/status/1615703392663347202

Wizkid Drops Hint Of A Joint Tour With Davido

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Afrobeat's icon, Davido, announced his <a href="https://www.dmwhq.com/away-festival">ARE WE AFRICAN YET? (A.W.A.Y) Festival</a>, a one-day music festival and cultural experience taking place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 18, 2022. The festival was conceived to promote and foster cultural exportation and collaboration between Africa and the world. Davido's level of collaboration with U.S based artists over the years has positioned him as a unique bridge between Africa and the world, a mantle that he has carried proudly.The news comes off the heels of the announcement of the '<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/chance-the-rapper-vic-mensa-announce-new-festival-in-ghana">Black Star Line Fest</a>' taking place in Ghana next January. The Black Star Fest, curated by Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa, follows the similar theme as the A.W.A.Y Fest - to unite people from all over the diaspora through music.The demand for African music, fashion and culture worldwide has restored a sense of pride to Africans everywhere with most yearning for a deeper connection with home. According to a press release, Davido reflectingly asks 'Are we African Yet?', are we willing to claim our heritage and our culture. The A.W.A.Y Festival is an opportunity that urges the African diaspora and non-Africans around the world to find and celebrate each other roots and experience African culture like never before.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cih0EgHolJQ/"Growing up, we were often made to feel unworthy as Africans, so many of us didn't want to claim where we were from and in some cases denied our heritage. That's not the case anymore, we are proud Africans, and we want to invite people to enjoy our culture – our music, food and art. That's what The A.W.A.Y Festival is all about," said, Davido.Afrobeats music has evolved to be one of the fastest growing music genres, gaining global recognition. For the A.W.A.Y Feat, some of Africa's finest artists will grace the stage with headline performances by DAVIDO, KIZZ DANIEL, PHEELZ, LOJAY, VICTONY, OXLADE, BNXN, FOCALISTIC, and more.Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.