{"id":851116,"date":"2025-05-25T22:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T03:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/davido-says-his-hiatus-left-a-void-in-the-industry-even-my-haters-wanted-me-back\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T22:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T03:12:12","slug":"davido-says-his-hiatus-left-a-void-in-the-industry-even-my-haters-wanted-me-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/davido-says-his-hiatus-left-a-void-in-the-industry-even-my-haters-wanted-me-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Davido Says His Hiatus Left a Void in the Industry: \u201cEven My Haters Wanted Me Back\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When Davido disappeared from the spotlight in 2022, the silence was loud.<\/p>\n

He had just suffered an unimaginable personal<\/a> loss \u2014 the kind that knocks the air out of your chest and makes the world feel meaningless. <\/p>\n

Photo: Pulse<\/p>\n

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For months, the usually vibrant, ever-present megastar went quiet. And so did parts of the music industry.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview on The Ebro Show<\/em> on Apple Music, Davido opened up about what that time felt like \u2014 both for him and for his fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was seeing tweets like, \u2018Damn, it\u2019s so quiet out here. David, please come back.\u2019 Even people who didn\u2019t like me were like, \u2018Please come back, we need to diss you.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The grief was heavy, but so was the love. Fans didn\u2019t just wait \u2014 they prayed, posted, and organized tribute events. <\/p>\n

One of the most moving moments came when he made a surprise appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. <\/p>\n

It was his second time stepping out in public since the tragedy, and it reminded the world why Davido isn\u2019t just an artist \u2014 he\u2019s a symbol of resilience.<\/p>\n

Then came Timeless<\/em> \u2014 an album that lived up to its name. It wasn\u2019t just a comeback; it was a statement. The project broke records, birthed hits like Unavailable<\/em> and Feel<\/em>, and earned Davido Grammy nominations. More importantly, it reminded fans that he wasn\u2019t done \u2014 just healing.<\/p>\n

Now, in 2025, Davido is in motion again \u2014 louder, bolder, and maybe even more intentional. His fifth studio album, 5ive<\/em>, dropped on April 18 with features from global stars like Victoria Mon\u00e9t, Shenseea, Dadju, and Tay C. And once again, he\u2019s making history.<\/p>\n

With his latest single With You<\/em> (featuring Omah Lay) debuting at No. 1, Davido has now scored No. 1 hits for six straight years on Nigeria\u2019s TurnTable Top 100. No other artist has done that.<\/p>\n

But he\u2019s not stopping there.<\/p>\n

Next up is the 5 Alive<\/em> tour \u2014 13 dates across major cities, culminating in what may be the biggest show of his career: a sold-out performance at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham <\/a>Hotspur Stadium in London. <\/p>\n

He\u2019ll be sharing the stage with 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige, two legends whose journeys mirror his in more ways than one \u2014 longevity, pain, and power.<\/p>\n

Davido\u2019s story isn\u2019t just about music anymore. It\u2019s about how to lose everything and still find your voice. About how to go quiet \u2014 and still come back louder than ever.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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