Renowned music executive and talent manager, Asa Asika, has declared that Afrobeats superstar Davido is arguably the most influential figure in Nigeria today.
Speaking during a recent podcast interview, Asika, who also manages Davido, expressed strong admiration for the singer’s far-reaching impact, both within the entertainment industry and across various sectors in the country.
According to him, Davido’s level of influence is unmatched, cutting across music, branding, and global recognition.
“The only two guys who are apart from obviously the producer and writers that are allowed to come to that house were Diplo and Chris Brown. Wow, Chris Brown because obviously that’s David’s guy, Diplo is my friend and he lives in Malibu.
David’s band is mad influential. David is probably — I don’t care what anybody says — I think David is the most influential person in Nigeria. You might be like, and this one is not the thing of like, I’ve seen this first time.
I don’t think there’s a brand that has a deal with Davido as of today that isn’t aligned to his brand or we haven’t found a way to align it into his brand.”
Asika’s remarks further spotlight the growing global footprint of Nigerian artists, with Davido standing out as a leading figure in the global Afrobeats movement.
Davido, known for chart-topping hits and high-profile collaborations, continues to bridge cultural gaps with his music while maintaining strong local and international brand partnerships.
Watch him speak below:
“I think Davido is the most influential person in Nigeria.”
– Asa Asika pic.twitter.com/Rt9C4twKPs
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