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Davido Turns 31: Celebrating the Record-Breaking Achievements of ‘Timeless’

Davido Turns 31: Celebrating the Record-Breaking Achievements of 'Timeless'

Celebrating his 31st birthday, Afrobeats icon Davido has given the world a gift that keeps on giving with his sensational fourth studio album, ‘Timeless.’ Released amidst high anticipation on March 31, 2023, the album not only marked his grand return following a challenging 2022 but also cemented his status as a global music powerhouse.

Let’s dive into the extraordinary achievements of ‘Timeless,’ a masterpiece that has redefined the boundaries of Afrobeats:

  1. Spotify’s Record-Breaking Debut: ‘Timeless’ soared to new heights with an astonishing 8.4 million streams on its first day on Spotify, setting an unprecedented record for an African album.
  2. Unmatched Spotify Nigeria Chart Success: The album dominated with all tracks spectacularly securing the top 16 spots for first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria, led by “Over Dem” with over 460,000 streams.
  3. Historic Boomplay Triumph: ‘Timeless’ shattered records on Boomplay, rapidly surpassing 10 million streams in just a day post-release, and becoming the quickest album to hit 1 million streams in 24 hours.
  4. Apple Music UK Top Albums Chart Leader: The album clinched the number one spot on the UK’s Apple Music Top Albums chart, a rare feat for an Afrobeats album.
  5. Apple Music Top Songs Chart Domination: Demonstrating its universal appeal, ‘Timeless’ became the first Afrobeats album to debut all tracks in the top 100 of the UK Apple Music top songs chart, and Davido became the first Afrobeats artist with ten tracks in the top 200 of the US chart.
  6. A New High on US Apple Music: Climbing to number 2, ‘Timeless’ became the highest-charting Nigerian album on the US Apple Music top albums chart.
  7. Record-Breaking Opening on Boomplay: The album set a new opening day record on Boomplay, garnering over 7.5 million streams, previously held by Burna Boy’s ‘Love Damini’.

‘Timeless’ is not just an album; it’s a cultural phenomenon that has placed Davido and Afrobeats on a global pedestal. As Davido celebrates another year of life and artistry, ‘Timeless’ stands as a beacon of his creative genius and the boundless potential of African music. Happy Birthday, Davido – your legacy is indeed timeless!

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