Nigerian superstar singer, Davido, was on February 17, 2021, named one of Times's Next 100 most influential people in the world. The excerpt for the selection was written by Nigerian rapper and BBNaija Lockdown winner, Laycon. "By bringing Afrobeats to the global stage, he’s paved the way for people like me," Laycon said.
The excerpt reads, "Davido is one of the biggest voices in Afrobeats because his music connects with people, often in ways that transcend his expectations. When he released the song “FEM” in 2020, a title that loosely translates to “shut up” in Yoruba, he didn’t know it would become a major #EndSARS protest anthem, as youth banded together to demand the government take action to end police brutality in Nigeria last October. His hit single "IF" is also certified gold, for hitting sales above 500,000, making him the most certified Nigerian artiste in the USA.
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