Away - Davido

Davido uses the platform he helped build to launch a ‘Timeless’ African record-breaker.

Over the last couple of decades, the global music scene has become more inclusive of different languages and sounds. One of the defining sounds of the 21st century is Afrobeats, and London has become a hub for this music genre. The city's diversity has shaped the culture, and through streaming and social media, it has reached a global audience. The UK top 10 charts now feature a growing number of Afrobeats hits, including tracks from artists like Nigerian Rema and Cameroon's Libianca.

However, one album that recently broke all records is Davido's latest release, "Timeless." With nine simultaneous African songs on Apple Music's Global Daily Top 100, a new record for an African album, Davido has solidified his status as a true music icon. The singer has spent a decade establishing African music on the global stage and has used that platform to create his biggest album yet.

Born in Atlanta, US, but raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Davido has been promoting African dance music globally for over a decade. "Timeless" has taken his influence to another level by teaming up with artists like Skepta and Asake to produce an album that is vulnerable yet shaped by a message of celebration and hopefulness.

The One of One today, "Away" by Davido, is a perfect example of the mastery he has in making beats that connect with audiences. The track starts as an effortless jam and grows into an anthem of enjoying the moment and pursuing through adversity. It is a perfect way to kick off the week with some upbeat energy to feel relaxed, dance and, at the same time, at peace with whatever comes this way during the week. This track, along with the rest of "Timelss," is proof of the global rise of Afrobeats and the role that Davido has played in making it happen.