In 2016, Davido entered into a record deal worth $1 million with a music company located in New York City. He expressed his self-congratulations on Twitter, proudly claiming the title of being the “first African artist to secure a worldwide record deal.”

1ST AFRICAN ARTIST TO SIGN A GLOBAL RECORD DEAL !! MY STORY IS JUST STARTING!! MY MOTHER IS SMILING IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW!! @SonyMusicGlobal

— Davido (@davido) January 21, 2016

Now, the singer has personally confirmed the contract extension, along with his legal representative from BFA & Co Legal firm, through separate social media posts today, Friday, May 19, 2023.

EXCITING THINGS COMING ALL 2023 ????

I’m grateful to officially announce that I have extended my partnership with @sonymusic & @RCARecords, so we can keep bringing you more TIMELESS moments.

We don’t stop, Dey for who dey for you. ❤️ ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Cqg0l5MWBC

— Davido (@davido) May 19, 2023

This exciting news comes on the heels of the remarkable achievement of Davido’s latest album, Timeless, surpassing the remarkable milestone of 100 million streams on Spotify.

Using the hashtag, #ExcitingThingsComingAll2023, Davido offered his fans a sneak peek into the promising prospects that lie ahead. The announcement of his ongoing partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records not only underscores the robustness of their collaborative bond but also foreshadows the extraordinary potential of Davido’s music career.