Davido’s Playlist: The Artists He Has Been Listening to in 2026
Have you ever wondered what has been in Davido’s playlist? What he has been listening to, right? I’m sure his fans are always curious about that.
Davido just made his Coachella debut; he is building his own festival in London, and he is still one of the most talked-about Afrobeats artists in the world right now. But off stage, what is he actually listening to?
In a recent interview session, the 001 Entertainment boss opened up about the artists currently living on his personal playlist. The answer is exactly as eclectic as you would expect from someone who has spent over a decade building bridges between Nigerian music and the global mainstream. In this blog, you would learn about Davido’s playlist and the artists he has been listening to in 2026
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Chris Brown and a Possible Joint Album
The first name Davido mentioned was Chris Brown, and honestly, it makes complete sense. This is where it gets particularly interesting. The two have had a longstanding creative relationship, and during a recent interview, Davido revealed they have over 20 recorded tracks together, some finished and some still works in progress. He mentioned they are moving toward a joint album, and that alone has the music industry watching closely. Davido’s Afrobeats energy meeting Chris Brown’s R&B production instincts would be a crossover that very few people would skip.
Tems Is on Repeat
Among Davido’s playlist, he mentioned Tems, and honestly, it makes complete sense. Tems has had one of the most consistent runs in Afrobeats over the past few years. From her Grammy win to her Billboard Hot 100 climbs with What You Need to her collaboration with Dave on Raindance, she has barely left the conversation. Davido appreciating her sound publicly is just further confirmation of what the charts have been saying for a while.
Future and Lil Baby Round Out the List
Two of Atlanta’s biggest names, Future and Lil Baby, also made the list. This speaks to something that has always been true about Davido’s musical DNA. He has never been shy about his love for American hip-hop culture, and the connection runs deep in both his personal listening and his professional collaborations.
He rounded off his answer simply with everybody, which is probably the most honest answer a working musician can give. When you are constantly creating, everything becomes research.
What His Listening Habits Tell Us
There is something worth paying attention to in this list. It spans continents, genres, and generations. Tems represents Afrobeats excellence. Chris Brown represents R&B. Future and Lil Baby represent modern trap and street rap. The common thread is quality and replay value, not genre loyalty.
| Davido has always made music that does not feel trapped in one box, and his playlist reflects exactly that mindset. Artists who build global followings usually listen globally too. Follow Afrobeats Global on Instagram and TikTok for more insights like this from your favorite artists.
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