Davido ft. Fave – KANTE

GRAMMY nominated icon Davido is making history again with his hit fourth studio album Timeless being the most streamed African Album worldwide in 2023. He is also enjoying the critical and commercial success of his recent historic performance at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2024. The King of Afrobeats celebrates these accomplishments with the release of the official music video for fan favorite track “Kante” feat. Fave, from his acclaimed record-breaking album Timeless. Longtime collaborator Dammy Twitch directs the high-energy video. Shot on location in South Africa and featuring over twenty dancers. Davido is joined on the video by track collaborator, rising Nigerian artist Fave. Delivering for eager fans, fresh energy, styling and production, “Kante’s Official Video” is a vibrant nod to the golden age of video production.

In April 2024, Davido achieved another historic milestone with his iconic performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. He became one of the few African artists ever to grace the historic venue’s stage, captivating a crowd of 20,000 fans. The exhilarating event showcased all of Davido’s chart-toppers, accompanied by special appearances from Ghanaian dancehall sensation Stonebwoy, Zlatan, Teni, Young Jonn, Fabolous and The Cavemen. Fave, also joined Davido on stage for a captivating rendition of their latest hit “Kante” Watch the video here

Of Today’s video drop, the fourth visual release from Timeless, Davido explains, “I’ve saved one of the best for last, making this video was such a blessing. We wanted to really make it feel different. Bigger, more epic and cinematic. From the location to the dancers, I wanted it to feel like videos I loved watching growing up as a kid. I hope fans have as much fun watching it, as we had making it”.

On working on “Kante’s” video shoot, Fave recounts, “My favorite part of the project was working with Davido on the video. ‘Kante’ is our baby. Everyone should trust Davido’s ear for music. I feel honored to have been a part of this record as a whole.”

“Timeless” Best Albums of 2023 – Billboard
“Timeless” Best Albums of 2023 – Uproxx
“Unavailable” Best Songs of 2023 – Rolling Stone
“Unavailable” Most Streamed Afrobeats Song of 2023- Spotify

“Kante” serves as the culminating video release from the critically acclaimed LP Timeless, which has garnered billions of streams. Alongside Davido’s current chart-topping single, “Sensational,” with Chris Brown, fans eagerly anticipate new music from the three-time GRAMMY-nominated hitmaker, a promise the artist assures will soon be fulfilled.

ABOUT DAVIDO
In 2023, Davido solidified his global influence in music, earning the title of “The King of Afrobeats”. With over +5 billion streams and 1.3 billion video views over his 12-year career, Davido became the most followed Afrobeat artist on social media. His fourth studio album, “Timeless”, achieved over 1 billion streams, securing three 2023 Grammy nominations, including Global Music Album of the Year. Notable achievements also include sold-out U.S and international tours, record-breaking streaming numbers, and TikTok leadership with over 100 million videos for the “Unavailable” dance challenge. In November 2023, Davido successfully sold-out Atlanta’s State Farm Arena with his A.W.A.Y Festival, promoting cultural exportation and collaboration between Africa and the world. His career highlights encompass leading the 2022 FIFA World Cup Soundtrack, two sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena, and headlining AfroNation globally. With over 30 international awards and nominations, including a 2023 MTV VMA nomination for “Best Afrobeats,” Davido’s global impact continues to thrive.