Davido on Choosing Beats Over Books, Fame & That Time His Dad Tried to Arrest Him
Davido on Choosing Beats Over Books, Fame & That Time His Dad Tried to Arrest Him  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon May 26 2025
Description: 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 Royalty00:58 - Breaking the Internet: The Moment Davido Went Global02:16 - Rapid Fire: Davido Plays “This or That”04:38 - Why He Chose the Mic Over a Degree10:44 - The Sound of a New Era: Davido on Afrobeats Evolution13:01 - Going Viral: How Social Media Fueled the Movement14:11 - Full Circle: Why Davido Moved Back to Africa16:29 - "Send Me a Sign”: Destiny Moments & Divine Timing17:31 - Legacy in the Making: Davido Wraps It Up Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.