Afrobeats megastar Davido has revealed that his breakout single, Dami Duro, remains the one song that still gives him him that “fan feeling,” even after more than a decade at the top of the music industry. The singer made the revelation during a recent GQ&A session, offering fans a rare glimpse into the deeply personal connection he holds with the hit that launched his career.
The Turning Point
Released in 2011 as the second single from his debut album, Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis, Dami Duro marked the definitive turning point in Davido’s rise to fame. The track’s infectious energy, coupled with its bold Yoruba line “Emi omo baba olowo,” meaning “I am the son of a rich man,” quickly became an anthem of self-confidence and youthful ambition. Co-produced by Davido and Shizzi, the song dominated clubs and airwaves across Nigeria and beyond, cementing Davido’s place in the Afrobeats spotlight.
Reflecting on the song, Davido explained that Dami Duro represents a time of pure excitement and hunger, serving as a potent reminder of when he was simply an artist chasing a dream. It remains, for him, a direct connection to his earliest days in music, before the global fame and immense expectations that now come with his name.
Over the years, Davido has often used high-profile interviews, including previous sit-downs with GQ, to look back on his journey, from his father’s initial skepticism about his music career to his current role in bringing Afrobeats to the world stage. His continued attachment to Dami Duro demonstrates that no matter how far he has come, the spirit of his beginnings still drives him.
More than a decade later, Dami Duro continues to electrify audiences at Davido’s shows, often earning some of the loudest cheers of the night, and remaining a timeless symbol of where it all began.
Davido answers questions for GQ&A
"What song still makes you feel like a fan"?
— Dami Duropic.twitter.com/wCtBHvFkrJ
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 7, 2025
Source: Africa Publicity
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