Music sensation Davido has announced a new career direction, prioritising authentic African sounds over Western influences.

Speaking on an interview, Davido expressed contentment with his achievements, including global performances and multiple Grammy nominations.

According to him, he plans to focus on music that’s true to his roots, having already achieved success with international sounds.

Davido said, “This part of my career, I have performed everywhere, sold out every arena, I have been to three Grammys in the last three years. The music that is coming next is very Davido, it is very African. We have done it so I am not really looking to really do western sounds.”

Davido praised his South African fans, stating that 80% of the country’s population knows and loves his music.

He also highlighted his achievement of topping the South African radio charts with an Afrobeats song, noting it was a significant feat given the country’s music landscape is dominated by American and local South African music. 

“I remember when I had the Number 1 song on radio in South Africa, and for you as an Afrobeat artist to get a No. 1 song in SA. Cause if you look at the top songs there, it’s American & South African music”, he said.