Nigerian music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has earned the prestigious Silver Certification in the United Kingdom for his fourth studio album, “Timeless.”
According to Chart Data, a reputable music analytics platform, the certification follows the sale of over 100,000 units of the album in the UK, making it eligible for the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) Silver plaque.
Released on March 31, 2023, Timeless is a genre-blending 17-track album that dives into Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, konto, highlife, and Afropop. It features top-tier collaborations with artists like Asake, Skepta, Dexta Daps, Fave, Cavemen, and Angelique Kidjo.
The album was an instant success, breaking multiple streaming records on Spotify Nigeria, Boomplay, Audiomack, and YouTube. It also led to international recognition, earning Davido a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album and several other accolades.
Its lead single, “Unavailable”, has also been certified Silver in the UK, while receiving a Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance. Another standout track, “Feel,” earned a nomination for Best Global Song Performance at the Grammys.
Following the album’s release, Davido launched the “Timeless Tour,” which took him across North America and Europe, with notable performances in Washington D.C., Toronto, New York, London, and other major cities.
This achievement further solidifies Davido’s status as a global Afrobeats powerhouse, pushing the genre to new heights on the world stage.
