Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, shared his thoughts on international collaborations for upcoming musicians during a panel discussion with the US advisory council in Nigeria. When asked about young artists seeking international features, Davido used his relationship with American singer Chris Brown as an example. He emphasized that their collaborations stem from genuine friendship, which enhances their commitment to the project.

Davido explained that working with friends like Chris Brown ensures everyone puts their best effort into the music. He highlighted that their partnership goes beyond simply making songs and shooting videos; it is rooted in mutual respect and a shared passion for music. He further stated that their friendship transcends race, asserting that as long as the music is valuable, it doesn’t matter whether the collaborator is from Congo or America.

In his words: “Me and Chris Brown are actually friends. When you collaborate with people that are your friends, everybody puts their all into it. It’s not that we’ll do songs now, shoot video and that’s it. He’s actually my friend and we love to work together, so I feel like friendship, no matter the race, whether he’s from Congo or America, as long as the music is worth it.”