‘Be original’ — Davido advises up-and-coming artists

• Davido recalls his journey from the United States to Nigeria to do music that was different from what he was used to in the US
• Davido stated that the difference in the sound he came to Nigeria to develop eventually took him back to the United States as a star.
• He encouraged upcoming artists to embrace their originality in their pursuit for their musical success 

Renowned Nigerian artist Davido shares valuable advice for aspiring musicians, emphasizing the importance of originality in their artistic journey.

The singer, known for his captivating Afrobeat sound, believes that carving out a unique identity is key to achieving success and longevity in the competitive music industry.

Moving backward in time, the singer reminisced about moving to Nigeria to pursue music that deviated from the mainstream in the West.

According to Davido, he became a superstar when he returned to the United States because of the distinctive sound he created in Nigeria.

In a video message sent on Friday via his X (formerly Twitter) page, Davido advised upcoming musicians to constantly make sure they stand out creatively

He wrote:

“If I could give advice to aspiring musicians, just be original.

“I used to live in America. I could have stayed just done what everybody else was doing. My calling was to go back home [Nigeria] and represent the culture [Afrobeats] and eventually, it still brought me back out here. But everybody else has their own path. The most important thing is be original.”

My advice to all aspiring creatives / artists: BE ORIGINAL!⁣
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Standing out from the pack is always better than fitting in ⏳ pic.twitter.com/c3vDPs1wuG

— Davido (@davido) November 24, 2023

In a recent video, Davido opened up on How the making of Timeless album healed me 

In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1, acclaimed Nigerian singer Davido disclosed that the creation of his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ served as a healing process for him.

The album, which was released on March 31, 2023, marked Davido’s poignant return to the music scene after the heartbreaking loss of his young son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on October 31, 2022.

Davido opened up about the intimate setting in which he crafted most of the album, emphasizing that the majority of the recording took place in his home alongside his wife and her sisters.