Davido shared that the music producer gifted him the money as an expression of gratitude after securing his publishing rights.
“A certain producer / writer | started working with from timeless …. Finally got his publishing check.. came to my house and handed me 20 thousand dollars and said baba | thank you ….Happy to see there are still good people in this world ! Being appreciated sure feels good! Love you brother!”
While Davido didn’t reveal the producer, several producers and writers contributed to his Grammy-nominated album ‘Timeless’ which went on to break multiple records.
In a music industry struggling with issues of non-royalty payments to producers and songwriters, Davido’s revelation comes as a positive sign that artists, especially the superstars are giving other creatives their dues.
Davido who has been at the summit of African music for over a decade thanks to his consistent release of hit singles is undoubtedly a joy to work with for many producers and songwriters.
The four-time Grammy nominee is gearing up for the upcoming release of his fifth album ‘5ive’ on March 15, 2025.
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