Davido: 'Timeless', Afrobeats & Starting a Festival | Apple Music

American-Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido sits down with Zane Lowe for an in-depth conversation on the pursuit of elevating his art on his fourth studio album, 'Timeless'.
Davido mentions completely scrapping his regular process and starting fresh with new collaborators in order to create a timeless record that could be listened to for decades. He shares the story of establishing his name in Lagos, Nigeria and developing from an engineer into an artist. Davido also shares his thoughts on the rise of African music around the globe, and his intention for his first annual A.W.A.Y. Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.
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0:00 - The Start of His Music Career
8:46 - 'Timeless'
18:29 - The Rise of Afrobeats
28:44 - Starting a Festival
36:41 - Investing in the Film Industry
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[@samjosy_Tv]

I can't get tired of watching David's interviews, since timeless came out have watched more than 15 interviews from Davido ♥️♥️♥️ the best

[@DaveEast-zb3nk]

This man just want to put Africa on the MAP. The only afrobeat artist that doesn’t change is sound to get international recognition fr Davido deserves more respect 🫡❤️🐐

[@Strawberries0000]

Yea Also With Voodoo And Sacrifice Cough His Own Son

[@user-ek2ee7zu7w]

He speaks so well I love him too much

[@Hardestcore]

Tank davido for everything you’ve done in promoting Africa music you deserve all the accolades ❤️

[@oluwaremilekunadebayo1570]

OBO 👑👑👑👑❤️🥰😊

[@Hardestcore]

@@oluwaremilekunadebayo1570 are you on IG?

[@MichaelMichael-sb6sf]

DAVIDO the king of Afrobeats!!

[@offixialjudexx]

THE GREATEST THERE IS ! THE GREATEST THERE WAS & THE GREATEST THERE EVER WILL BE

[@Hardestcore]

Davido your the the pillar of afrobeats ❤️🔥

[@elvis5688]

Here for Davido

[@omoakin5619]

Nobody represents Africa like Davido. Very inclusive personality. He should go into politics. These are the kinds of people that should lead the country in future.

[@rocketronin]

🚫🧢 detected

[@seraphangel001]

Burna boy 😊

[@chimezienwagboso8349]

You’re right….i always tell people that he will finally venture into politics

[@ABUBAKR932]

"U dey whine" 😂😂

[@kokowanga1367]

That is my son. Well done. You never disappoint us. That is why I love you as my son. Haters how market?

[@yemotogun]

This is a great interview and Davido is wrapping well. I like the way his "Naija accent" keeps sneaking up and wanting to come out 😄😃😀

[@victoryumukoro8378]

The very first day I head my 001 song 🎶 I do fall in love with him.. he knows what’s the best for people to listen 👂.. and waiting make me love ❤️ 001 most be say he too get senes.. and u no fit play with in intelligence.. I do learn a lot from my 001 much love ❤️ my bro ❤️♥️♥️❤️❤️

[@olu-isaabdultawwab9534]

The Greatest of all-times 👑🙌🏾 🐐

[@BadboyBoks]

Thanks for re-writing the narrative burna boy gave them on Afrobeats.

[@PythonCodeTV]

No mind that weyrey.😂

[@RavinBeatz]

Guy why you dey call peson wey senior you werey ? ​@PythonCodeTV

[@kemialabi7330]

THE GREATEST AFROBEATS ARTISTE!👑🐐🥇

[@smarttraders7986]

I wish this interview never ends

[@rosalineunuigbe6033]

David Adedeji Adeleke... Man of grace always proud of Africa (Nigeria) and that's why he keeps on growing.. God protect you and your family. ❤❤❤

[@akinpriestley3901]

Thank you David for this interview. You are a gift to our generation. May all your vision come through 1000 times more. Love you. 👏🏾👍🏾😇🥰😘

[@Underrated1605]

Baddest!!!🤍🫶🏾💐

[@Vaporesssso]

Incredible album right there

[@RoyaltyLaugh]

Davido ❤

[@MLUE444]

This was real ✊🏽

[@davidleslieomoniyi4871]

DAVIDO 👑🐐 Always about Africa 🌍🌍 I love my GOAT 🐐
More Grace baddest DAVIDO TIMELESS ALBUM 🇳🇬😊🎉

[@Greatmax01]

Greatest

[@DaveEast-zb3nk]

X3 Grammy nominee 🐐❤️

[@fredkiller5132]

Now i understand the connection of other brains behind the birth of what is now Afrobeat in Nigeria. Those that inspired Davido in breaking barriers internationally: Kennis, D1, Don Jazzy/D-banj etc

[@youthtv4011]

Thank you OBO, if it's Burna he will like to bring everybody down.

[@meso9851]

The king is here❤❤❤❤

[@meso9851]

Respect 📀📀📀📀

[@emmanuelchidera2644]

King of afrobeats

[@rosemiller1448]

OBEO always down to earth, responsive, and real. Nothing pretentious.....authenticly, authentic. God bless him. He is

[@ekenesamuel9004]

The love we got for Davido is beyond music, his vibe, his charities, his humor, his accessibility.
He is not perfect but he really repping Africa 🇳🇬

[@sollusionmusic1]

O B O🔥🔥💙

[@starbobb8889]

Baddest❤

[@DaveEast-zb3nk]

King of afrobeat🐐❤️🫵

[@francisfred2384]

I love davido so much he’s always promoting our culture he’s a leader

[@babayomiridwan5961]

Africa biggest 001🌎🌎🌎🐐❤️

[@johnjulius750]

That's the African King 👑 001, always doing his thing

[@luciousgbasibo-ns3cy]

I love you men @davido, GOD bless you 🙏🏾

[@user-wo3jg2jg9i]

King of afro beat

[@hobbywhales3465]

King David for a reason 🖤

[@adedireagunlejika5280]

If Davido bought you here say "Hi"

[@craxthecodexix]

Fool

[@segunstory]

Davido is simply more conversational than the other frontliners!😭

[@onomeonomeolagbaiyegmailcom]

Absolutely!!!

[@assissadjima2190]

This man is real to himself, that why he is different and unique ❤

[@FaithEzekiel-eq4pn]

Never tied of listening to your intervews, the way you're promoting and proud of Nigeria 🇳🇬 / Africa culture is something else, you were even born there in America yet, you're always proud of Nigeria🇳🇬 the culture and the foods, thumbs 👍 up to you Davido my guy, I will always love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you, very natural, you're simply the best 001.

[@RoyaltyLaugh]

Number 1 davido

[@harryosa8837]

DaVido you promise to give more songs before the nest 4 years …. Hope we will get a new album next year ?

[@jamesleo2635]

Davido is son of mercy and the album is 🔥

[@pamkigham2475]

Davido much Joel is son of mercy and aludm

[@danielabaderu7169]

Love you Davido ❤️

[@seanlioraph554]

Davido, is a Real OG

[@user-hb1be3dd7e]

Gather here if you love Davido ❤

[@kingbaron002]

@davido the goat

[@INK4783]

I'm second to view this 🔥🔥

[@Iamdeltar]

Thks David 🐐G.O.A.T biggest African afro beat artist 001

[@adriandutchin7889]

I think this guy has really matured as an individual and that's amazing 👏

[@emmalineandbrian1202]

Davido, I am always proud of you, because you always carry Nigeria music and culture everywhere, unlike someone who came to Apple Music and run down the culture meanwhile a lot of people look up to him, thank you 🙏 respect, may God bless and protect you

[@FaithEzekiel-eq4pn]

Amen, and you are so correct 💯%

[@deegowiko3051]

He doesn't need anyone to look up to him. Most of them have been hating for the longest so I'm very sure he doesn't give a f. Culture of hate and envy, you can keep that

[@emmalineandbrian1202]

@@deegowiko3051 Who be this one, who dey talk to you, Nna e no be everyone I go respond to.

[@LydiaRosales-iq3zt]

This guy is doing great

[@Ziziofmiami]

OBO 💪🏾

[@fabianfabulouz7615]

001🐐♥️🎉

[@abdulamidkargbo3927]

The king 👑 of Africa my idol ❤❤❤❤

[@feledare7893]

Davido is so decent most especially when it comes to interview. Humble! Unlike some people that will be looking weeds during interview

[@ArjoFx]

Great artiste from Africa.. much love ❤️

[@marvispablo3328]

Very entertaining

[@dondanny2512]

Davido is representing the culture

[@lisalogan-jf5mg]

No afrobeat represnr Africa better than him. 001 OON 🇳🇬

[@afeezolamide8701]

King of afrobeat ❤

[@temitopeolalekan6267]

OBO is so real and a very fun personality ❤️❤️

[@johnjulius750]

Anointed King 👑 David 👑👑

[@robertrgerbert5941]

Lovely interview ❤❤❤

[@chisomokeke9951]

001 for a reason,our pride🇳🇬

[@rotimijames8491]

O B O the 🐐

[@joshuapeter14794]

Really love watching his interviews, he's very inspiring.

[@utehkelvin5838]

Always putting Africa first

[@modelvogue9849]

Davido is hilariously funny 😅

[@pureblissX]

KiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNG💯👑👑👑

[@GodspowerJack-bf1gy]

King of AFROBEAT. 001🇳🇬.

[@quartzzhuit]

10:10 💛✨🎙️👍🎵

[@serbsnes7794]

Afro King

[@ponmakzwalnan9280]

I just love this guy, OBO

[@quartzzhuit]

0:39 😊

[@SamsonMatthew-mh6is]

👑 davido worldwide 🌎

[@user-iz2nc9lo3h]

Davido thanks for making Africa proud. Keep soaring 👍 IJN.

[@BwoyLaraj]

A real ambassador of the culture ❤❤

[@shalomchirwa5554]

I was here to hear "my wife "☺️☺️🥰

[@ToniaKent-xd5il]

If to say Grammy don create Africa category during dbanj prime ni him go don win am multiple times...No cap

[@ololadeshaahid2048]

The king of afrobeats

[@vincentodoh807]

King David ❤

[@tojusote4896]

This is a real conversation

[@wahalaent]

Continue keeping Africa on the map! 🙌🙌

[@Felixbosky]

001❤

[@dorisdelacruz6008]

❤😊

[@yusloveabiola2945]

Obo 001 in African

[@tommy_.frimps]

I was the first to view this interview Apple Music!😌

[@Ei-3.]

🥷🙏🌌🤳😇

[@kevinjames2215]

Love you Davido ❤❤

[@obasifidelia1350]

Davido Adeleke is great man with good love for Africa,

[@thatsylishbabe4572]

Come home and invest“ yes David Africa is a great place for investment.

[@MariamCamara-er7ur]

King of afrobeats that's my favorite OBO ❤❤

[@MLUE444]

🇳🇬🇿🇦🇬🇧🇺🇲🌎

[@Beylary]

Davido the Greatest 👑

[@solomonudoyoh7430]

The GREATEST!❤

[@smarttraders7986]

001 is here