Everyone knows Davido is a hit making monster. Every song he’s put out has enjoyed some level of major success, locally and internationally and Davido has defied all the odds nearly a decade later in an industry that chews and spits out its best to stay relevant. But even when he wasn’t releasing personal projects he stayed in our radar through his numerous features. We’ve trawled through the archives put a who’s who list of Davido’s very best guest appearances.
Carolina – Sauce Kid x Davido
Davido’s chorus on “Carolina” is a great example of the catchy energy Davido brings to every feature he does. The song was released back when Davido had just started getting airplay after his massive hit singles, “Damiduro” and “Back When”. Sauce Kid had just parted ways with his former record label and Davido was just the right guy to feature to prove he could still pull the best if he needed to. “Carolina” went on to win the best collabo of Nigerian Entertainment Awards that year.
Package (feat. Del B) – DJ Spinall
There is some history to DJ Spinall and Davido working together, but producer Del B—who is also featured on the track—and the OBO first made their collaborative debut a few years before on DJ Neptune’s “So Nice”. Spinall’s “Package” is layered on Afro-house instrumentals, ready with a heated dancefloor tempo for Davido to bounce auto-tuned vocals off, he runs with the punches in his atypical simple but fast-paced flow; matching melody after melody, kick after kick, without missing a note or beat. Davido doesn’t do more than he’s needed to, but it’s more than enough.
Osinachi – Humblesmith
Until last year, we’d always known Davido as the guy who makes near-bizzare analogies about the size of wealth and extent of his influence as a leader of the African new school. But after a tabloid headline made the OBO and his baby mama drama their centre of attention in early 2016, the singer switched things up. Davido made defining statements and turned the conventional media on its head—starting with loud shots at veteran journalist and PR mogul Dele Momodu. Davido’s statements on Humblesmith’s “Osinachi” is a prequel to his infamous iteration on “Bhad, Baddoo, Baddest” but the shade is effortlessly sly and just as poignant. But controversy aside, Davido is always a class act on high-life inspired acoustics (“Dodo”, “Aye”, “The Money”) and Humblesmith could not have chosen a better A-Lister to springboard him into the mainstream.
Bahd Baddo Baddest – Falz
Davido’s controversial reputation earns him his place as the “Baddest” on Falz’s “Bahd Baddo Baddest”. The bar of the year earns this verse its place on this list.
“Mr Dele na my boy// Dele na my boy// If you come into my house// You go see my Toys”
Izzue – Dammy Krane
We don’t get a lot of songs like Dammy Krane and Davido’s “Izzue”. Lack of chemistry between artists and the sheer inability of song owners to contain brands like Davido on a duet without ultimately sacrificing their own presence are two of many reasons. But “Izzue” is a surprising exception from the lot. Davido and Dammy Krane cream this Shizzi produced track with energetic vocals, trading tough-to-beat brags on bouncy synths and soft kicks. This may be a list about Davido, but a look at his past collaboration with Dammy Krane on “Incase Of Incasity”, indicates the duo are onto something that should not be slept on. We’re not saying there are no other iconic Afropop duos, we’re just waiting for you to name anyone that comes close to these guys.
Biko – Lola Rae
Lola Rae may be DMW’s First Lady and latest label signing, but it didn’t stop Davido from bodying her on this reggeaton-inspired club jam. For starters anybody should know better than to give the OBO master opening statements on a song where he sings the hook and a guest verse. But Lola Rae’s literal rookie move is rewarded by Davido’s ability to transform any song. His gruff contra-alto intertwined with hers, a union that titillates in the style of dancehall greats like Shaggy and Patra. Granted, after a couple of replays “Biko” still listens like a Davido song that was gifted to Rae, but it’s times like this that remind us how much of a distinctive artist her co-star is.
Gallardo – Runtown
Davido bagged a second Nigerian Entertainment Award for best collabo of the year in 2014 on the Runtown “Gallardo”. The song was released in 2014 when Davido had already cemented his place in the heart of Nigerians. Runtown was able to take advantage of Davido’s talent and massive fan base to create this party anthem.
It’s a lot harder to get a Davido feature on your music, since he signed a distribution deal with Sony and restructured his label, but when the unthinkable happens, you’re sure to have a hit on your hands.
Street-pop star, Asake, has released a surprise new single titled “BADMAN GANSTA.” Produced by super...
Street-pop star, Asake, has released a surprise new single titled “BADMAN GANSTA.” Produced by super producer, P.Priime, the single, Asake’s second of the year, arrives with a crisp black and white feature and a stellar guest verse from French rapper and singer Tiakola.
The singer posted the full music video–a monochromatic montage of dazzling shots and scenes of his opulent lifestyle–across his different social media handles on Thursday evening, July 24, with a caption that read, ‘The World Of Money.’
Earlier in June, the ex-YBNL star announced a new album titled ‘Money.’ A few months before that, he released a loosie titled “Military” and then “WHY LOVE,” his first official single under his new imprint Giran Republic. “Military” served as a bookend to the first arc of his impressive career as much as an announcement of a new era, while “WHY LOVE” officially kicked off season two.
Following the release of “WHY LOVE,” Asake has also featured on songs like Olamide’s “99,” J Hus’ “Gold”, and Young Jonn’s “Che Che,” delivering standout verses that favour a melodious, laid-back approach as opposed to the spirited, fast-paced style that earned him success early on. “BADMAN GANSTA” also excels with this approach, as Asake’s melodious musings about his current lifestyle dovetail nicely with Tiakola’s equally sturdy verse over a plush beat that samples Amerie’s 2005 classic “1 Thing.”
With Asake releasing three albums in as many years, it’s not unreasonable to assume ‘Money’ might arrivebefore the end of the year. There’s also the possibility that he might be willing to take his time a little more now, seeing as he his under his imprint now.
Whatever the case may be, ‘Money’ is likely to arrive sooner rather than later, and it will be fascinating to see what other aces Asake has up his sleeves.
Ayra Starr has released her highly anticipated single “Hot Body.” The Mavin popstar has been teasing...
Ayra Starr has released her highly anticipated single “Hot Body.”
The Mavin popstar has been teasing the new single for a few weeks now, posting multiple promotional videos across social media that built up significant excitement for her third official release of the year. The release of “Hot Body” comes on the heels of recent reports that confirmed the Grammy-nominated singer had officially joined Roc Nation’s roster, the American music label, entertainment, and sports services company founded by rapper and business mogul JAY-Z.
Earlier in February, Ayra Starr shared “All The Love,” a sumptuous Afropop ballad produced by labelmate Johnny Drille and Teemode, before releasing the sleek and sensual Wizkid-assisted “Gimmie Dat” about months later. In that time period, the singer picked up two awards at the 2025 MOBO Awards for Best African Music Act and Best International Act before also clinching her first BET award for Best International Act in June.
It was recently announced that the pop singer would be joining Coldplay on the UK leg of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour between August to September, and her impressive year continues with the release of “Hot Body.” Once again, teaming up with close collaborator Ragee and UK production duo The Elements, Ayra Starr manages to deliver a sweetly erotic summer jam that’s sure to elicit plenty lip-biting, hip gyrating, and flirty winks. “Look what a hot body can do,” she sings repeatedly, almost like an enchantress performing a magic trick.
With her current deal with Mavin and Universal Music still running and the recent confirmation of her management deal with Roc Nation, it’s safe to assume that “Hot Body” might garner significant momentum both at home and abroad. Outside of her music, the singer recently wrapped up the shooting of the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone which is reportedly set for release in early 2027.
Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a...
ZULO is no stranger to reinvention. Formerly known as Lil Trix, the rapper rose through the ranks with a...
ZULO is no stranger to reinvention. Formerly known as Lil Trix, the rapper rose through the ranks with a series of gritty mixtapes that chronicled his upbringing, thrills, and connection to the community. Since his rebrand, he’s steadily grown into a renowned voice in South African Hip-Hop, regarded for his storytelling, cultural homage, and genre fusion.
Three years after the release of ‘Talk To Me Naace,’ his reintroduction to the scene, ZULO has returned with ‘Z,’ a three-track EP that shows a glimpse of his evolution as an artist and human. Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a refined sound that’s bold, emotional, and distinctly South African.
The three-tracker opens with “God’s Armour,” a gospel-inflected protest anthem layered with brass and trap drums. It is followed by “Sweeter Success,” an infectious Afropop-inspired groove built around a nostalgic sample of UPZ’s iconic “Pure Surprise”. Beneath its shine lies a darker message: the emotional cost of ambition, the toll of always pushing for more. ZULO produced the track himself, with additional production from Miglow and SpiceDrums.
‘Z’ closes with “Spaan”, a gritty street anthem that samples Kamazu and confronts addiction, poverty, and the lingering scars of apartheid through the lens of coloured identity. “These songs are battle cries and war journals,” ZULO says. “‘Z’ is everything I’ve fought through to stand where I am. The EP follows a strong run of 2024 singles, including “Adawise,” “JOL,” “Garden,” and “Smaak To Love (Lamza).”