In an industry often driven by fame and fortune, Nigerian music icon Davido has once again proven that purpose and gratitude are far greater currencies.
In a powerful act of respect, Davido paid legendary highlife singer Bright Chimezie a staggering $1 million for sampling his song on “With You” — the hit collaboration with Omah Lay from his chart-topping 5IVE album. But he didn’t stop there. He gave Chimezie 40% of the song’s royalties, Omah Lay 50%, and kept only 10% for himself.
Yes — on the biggest track of his own album, Davido chose fulfilment over profit.
This is more than generosity. It’s a declaration of values. It’s a message to the world that when you draw inspiration from legends, you honour them. You lift them up. You show the next generation that legacy matters more than ego.
Davido has always been a global superstar, but this move reveals a deeper truth — he’s now building something timeless. He’s using his platform not just to entertain, but to uplift, to give back, and to spread joy. He’s creating space for others to shine, and doing it with a heart full of gratitude.
This is what true greatness looks like. It’s not just about hits, awards, or numbers. It’s about heart. About love. About legacy.
Davido is not just changing the sound of Afrobeats — he’s changing the spirit behind it. And in doing so, he’s setting a new standard for what it means to win.
