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Davido Shares How Chris Brown Changed His Life After an Unexpected First Encounter
Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the pivotal moment that sparked his friendship—and professional relationship—with American R&B icon Chris Brown, describing the experience as life-changing.
In a candid revelation, Davido recounted how their connection began unexpectedly during a FaceTime call. According to him, it all started when a mutual friend of Chris Brown, who happens to be Nigerian, called him up.
During the call, the friend asked, “Is that your song playing in the background?” Davido confirmed, only for the phone to be tilted slightly—revealing Chris Brown himself vibing and dancing to the track.
“That was our very first interaction,” Davido shared. “It caught me off guard. Next thing I knew, we were talking and vibing like we’d known each other for years.”
Shortly after the call, Davido flew to the U.S. and officially linked up with the American star. He said their bond was instant, evolving quickly into a genuine friendship.
Their connection deepened further when Chris Brown invited Davido to perform with him in South Africa—an experience Davido describes as unforgettable and deeply impactful on his journey.
Since then, the two have gone on to collaborate on multiple chart-topping tracks, becoming one of the most powerful cross-continental duos in today’s global music scene.
"Meeting Chris Brown changed my life"
– Davido pic.twitter.com/IlKW9bDpCs
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) April 22, 2025