BET Talks

Davido on Choosing Beats Over Books, Fame & That Time His Dad Tried to Arrest Him

Episode Notes

Afrobeats icon Davido pulls up for an unfiltered convo on BET Talks, and nothing is off limits. From Lagos to sold-out stadiums around the world, he breaks down his journey to global stardom, the legacy of his Nigerian roots, and the cultural wave he's pushing with every hit. Davido gets real about family, fatherhood, fame, and what it means to lead a movement that’s changing the sound—and soul—of music.

• 00:00 - The Rise of Davido: From ATL to Afrobeat Royalty
• 00:58 - Breaking the Internet: The Moment Davido Went Global
• 02:16 - Rapid Fire: Davido Plays “This or That”
• 04:38 - Why He Chose the Mic Over a Degree
• 10:44 - The Sound of a New Era: Davido on Afrobeats Evolution
• 13:01 - Going Viral: How Social Media Fueled the Movement
• 14:11 - Full Circle: Why Davido Moved Back to Africa
• 16:29 - "Send Me a Sign”: Destiny Moments & Divine Timing
• 17:31 - Legacy in the Making: Davido Wraps It Up