Davido, a renowned music sensation from Nigeria, shared the reasons behind being bestowed with the title 'King of Afrobeats' in Nigeria. This revelation came to light during an interview where he emphasized the significant impact he has had on the African music scene.

On a fresh October 21st, the prominent figure from DMW took to his Instagram, sharing an engaging video featuring his recent conversation with ABC News. In this interview, he vividly portrayed the widespread appeal of the Afrobeats genre.

When he was hailed as the "King of Afrobeats" in the video, Davido expressed his joy by saying, "It symbolizes the hard-earned recognition, the sweet fruit of patience, and a journey that commenced during my formative years." He confidently asserted that he has garnered respect and acclaim in the Western world.

When asked about his music and lifestyle, the OBO Crooner noted that while the majority of his songs march to the pulse of African culture, his lifestyle and passion for partying coincide with Western feelings.

He stated that during his formative years, he was influenced by Nigerian music trailblazers such as 2face, Psquare, and D’banj; while grooving to the sounds of American rappers such as 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Nelly, and Ludacris at the same time.

However, Davido stated that while in college, he made the life-changing decision to return to his roots in Nigeria and jump on the rising Afrobeats bandwagon.

He captioned the post as follows:

“Seeing the way Afrobeats has changed the world and the impact we’ve had in music is beautiful! To see how respected and cherished our culture has become makes me so proud. Let’s make sure we protect it and keep building a borderless music world @abcnevws”

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