Davido: The Greatest Afrobeats Sensation After Fela family:part six.

Davido has famously shared that his father built him a world-class studio—often cited as the best in Nigeria at the time—on the condition that he stayed in school. This studio became a central hub where Davido developed his skills as a sound engineer and producer before becoming a superstar artist himself. 

Artists Who Used Davido's Original Studio

In the early 2010s, many of Nigeria's biggest names visited the studio to record or collaborate. Davido has specifically named several:

Wizkid: Frequently visited to record in the early days.

D’banj: Recorded at the studio during his peak years.

Olamide: Though primarily linked to his own YBNL empire, Olamide has a long history of collaborating and working within Davido’s circle.

Naeto C: One of the earliest established stars to work with Davido (featured on "Back When").

Other Early Stars: Artists like Sauce Kid, Tiwa Savage, and Skales also had songs produced or recorded by Davido during this formative period. 

Artists Davido Brought to the Limelight

Davido has helped dozens of artists through his record labels (HKN and DMW) and his "We Rise by Lifting Others" philosophy. 

1. Major Breakouts via Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)

Mayorkun: Discovered via Twitter in 2016; became a multi-award-winning superstar.

Peruzzi: Transitioned from songwriter to hitmaker under DMW.

Dremo: A rapper signed in 2016 who gained massive visibility through the label.

Asake (Early Support): Before his YBNL fame, Asake’s first major break was the "Omo Ope" remix featuring Olamide, but Davido has consistently provided similar platforming for current DMW 2.0 acts like Logos Olori and Morravey.

Boi Chase: One of the newest signees as of March 2025. 

2. Artists Propelled by Game-Changing Features

Davido is known for giving "the Davido effect"—a guest verse that turns a song into a massive hit: 

Olakira: His song "Maserati" became a global anthem after the Davido remix.

Humblesmith: Rose to national fame with "Osinachi" featuring Davido.

Portable: While often linked to Olamide, Davido also heavily supported him, including flying him to Dubai and gifting him luxury items.

Ajebo Hustlers: Their track "Barawo" gained mainstream dominance after a Davido feature.

Others: Spyro ("Billing"), Focalistic ("Champion Sound" remix which boosted Amapiano in Nigeria), and Kizz Daniel ("One Ticket"). 

The Studio Today (2026)

As of 2026, Davido remains the wealthiest musician in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $90–100 million. His original studio has evolved into a massive creative hub across his multiple properties in Lagos and Atlanta, continuing to serve as a launchpad for his expanding roster, including Mightyyout and Toyé.