How Davido Is Winning The Hearts of His Critics

Nigerian singer, Davido came into the industry with a bang. Yet, for some, he’s just another guy riding on the chest of his affluent background. His hit single, Dami Duro would merely rub it in. But with his Best Africa Act Award at the 2014 BET-making him the third Nigeria artiste to do so, Davido may have finally settled the scores.

Certainly, Davido will not sit on top of any playlist of great vocalist in the industry. No. Not when you consider the array of talents in the land. But if there was ever a call of Nigeria artistes who rose quite rapidly to the top he will surely be in contention, if not clinch it.

However, the reactions of some music lovers have strangely always been connected with his privileged background. In an industry where few can boast of such, Davido was born into it. And it is not his fault. Try as you may, these critics are quick to dismiss Davido’s potentials, choosing only to attribute his success to his parental fortune. Granted this privilege can easily buy him all the publicity and media stunts, but certainly it does not guarantee acceptability or listeners choice. No. Not in Nigeria. It will take more than that. Read more