Friday , 20 June 2025
Home ENTERTAINMENT Davido’s ‘Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis’ turns ten
ENTERTAINMENTMusic

Davido’s ‘Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis’ turns ten

A decade of Davido: Spotify shares some of the details behind his iconic debut album.

Sunday, 17 July 2022, marks the 10th anniversary of Davido’s debut album, Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis. His decade-long career has seen him go from an emerging pop star to a global icon, with an unending list of hits and cross-continental collaboration with international hitmakers such as Nicki Minaj, Summer Walker, Chris Brown, Nas, Lil Baby, Sauti Sol, Focalistic, Uhuru and most recently, Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir.

The 17-track album, released in 2012, is now considered one of the groundbreaking projects that lit the path for modern African music, and inspired a new era of young African musicians that are taking over the world today.

The Yoruba-language album title means “the child of a wealthy father” and alludes to his father’s affluence. Davido, now one of Africa’s top earners in music, has stepped out of his father’s shadow and crafted a story for himself, having built his own wealth and a following that spans the globe.

More than an artist, Davido is a tastemaker who has driven a number of budding African artists to mainstream stardom by either offering free verses or co-signing them via his independent label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

BBNaija announces date for ‘No Loose Guard’ reunion premiere

Organizers of Big Brother Naija reality show has announced the date for...

Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for Benue victims

Big Brother Naija reality show star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya is under...

Iyanya dedicates song to Benue victims [VIDEO]

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Iyanya has dedicated a song to victims of herdsmen...

Tunde Onakoya, Priscilla Ojo, Peller, Bimbo Ademoye nominated for 2025 Trendupp Awards [Full list]

Trendupp Africa Awards is aim at recognising influencers, organizations, brands, and content...