Davido reacts to recognition from King Charles III

Nigerian music star Davido has reacted after King Charles III publicly expressed admiration for his music and its influence on his appreciation of Pidgin English.

In a recently surfaced video, the British monarch spoke about his deep love for music and its impact on emotions, noting that it has the power to bring joy, comfort, and nostalgia. While discussing his musical preferences, King Charles III specifically mentioned Davido’s song, crediting it for sparking his interest in Nigerian Pidgin English.

"Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness, and take us to distant places," the King said. "Davido has made me like Pidgin English. I would like to speak it when next I visit Nigeria. Thanks to Afrobeats, it’s becoming more popular around the world.”

Reacting to the unexpected royal recognition, Davido took to his Instagram story to share the video and gave a shoutout to the royal family, adding a heart emoji to express his gratitude.

The acknowledgment from King Charles III marks yet another global moment for Davido, whose influence continues to push Afrobeats into the international spotlight.