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Album review: Davido’s ‘Timeless’ sparks debate among music lovers

After taking a six-month break from the music scene following the death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, returned in grand style with the release of his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’.
The 17-track album arrived on March 31, 2023, via Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment.
It featured guest appearances from Grammy award-winning Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo; British rapper, Skepta; South Africa’s Focalistic, Musa Keys, and Jamaica’s Dexta Daps.
Others are his compatriots Asake, Fave, Cavemen, and DMW’s latest signees; Morravey and Logos Olori.
The project was received with mixed reactions.
Here is our review of the album.
Over Dem
The album opens with the singer booming slick boasts: “Over dem all. If dem want to turn Goliath, I will be David for life.”
Davido figuratively proclaims his superiority over his foes, before going on to pay tribute to his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the recently elected Governor of Osun State.
The singer also called out snitches and frenemies towards the end of the song.
Feel
‘Feel’ is a lonely lover’s invitation to reconciliation with an ex.
It’s a romantic song, albeit, a sad one. “I be on the phone/Calling you tonight/I wan make you show me/Make we no dey fight/I no wan sleep alone/Wanna hold you tight/Water full my eyes, but I will be alright,” the singer coos.
‘Feel’ feels like the song that introduces the tone of the album.
In The Garden ft. Morravey
‘In The Garden’ is a gorgeous mid-tempo song that finds Davido and his rebranded DMW 2.0 signee, Morravey, exchanging undying vows.
“If I fall in the garden/I want to give you loving/With the way you hold my hand/I want you to be my man/I want you in the moment/Come around me touch my body/With the way you hold my hand/I want you to be my man,” Morravey choruses.
Kante ft. Fave
‘Kante’ is a song about guilty pleasures.
Davido leaves Fave to run the show, the result is a fascinating piece of melody.
The DMW boss also samples one of his previous songs, ‘Risky’ featuring Jamaican act, Popcaan, on the track.
Na Money ft The Cavemen and Angelique Kidjo
Davido employs the vocal services of legendary Beninese singer, Angelique Kidjo, and The Cavemen in ‘Na Money’ – a love/lust song that marries African percussion with contemporary pop.
The Cavemen pack in melody when they sing; “She say “Body’s perfect, shebi money’s involve”/Me I tell am “No worry, I carry am come”/ Give am Gucci, Prada, give am Fendi and Dior/Give her everything cause she deserve it and more.”
Angelique Kidjo’s magical voice seals the song as a rich work of art.
U (Juju) ft. Skepta
‘U’ is the result of Davido’s surprise collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta. The song is about enduring love.
“Say she want big smoke
Who baby?/you want me?/Well you can get this G-wagon here for free/Cause when these guys were switching sides like half time/You one of the only people that were there for me,” Skepta raps.
Again, Davido samples one of his previous songs, ‘Jowo’, and ‘Juju’ by Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince.
Verdict:
The album showcases Davido’s signature sound, blending Afrobeats with other genres like R&B, pop, and hip-hop.
However, it is introspective and monotonous. The sound engineering and the percussions are on point, but the album leaves some things to be desired.
Overall no bangers. The album is great for what he intends to achieve with it but could have been better.
Rating: 7.5/10.
Entertainment
Mercy Chinwo: Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan for defamation

The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant to arrest blogger Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation” of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s reputation.
The magistrate directed the Nigeria Police Force, along with other law enforcement authorities, to arrest VeryDarkMan and bring him to court to answer the charges leveled against him.
Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna issued the bench warrant on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after VeryDarkMan failed to appear before the magistrate despite a court summons issued on March 5, 2025.
Though VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, requested that the magistrate reconsider the bench warrant and that he physically produce his client in court, Magistrate Iyanna denied the request and insisted that VeryDarkMan be produced in court by security agents.
When contacted, Adeyanju told Channels Television that a bench warrant was issued against his client.
“Yes, a bench warrant has been issued against him for failure to show up in court.
“They are just interested in media trial over the matter. They are not interested in prosecuting the matter,” Adeyanju said.
The bench warrant stemmed from alleged defamatory statements made by VDM on social media, accusing Chinwo of involvement in a contractual dispute and the purported diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, also known as Eezee Tee.
In support of her claims, Chinwo furnished the court with documentary evidence, including emails and payment receipts, to substantiate that VDM’s allegations were not only entirely false but damning and injurious to her public image and reputation.
The complainant’s lawyers led by Pelumi Olajengbesi of Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, Chinwo said the alleged actions of the defendant are contrary to Sections 391 of the Penal Code and Section 24 (1)(B) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act 2015.
Entertainment
Rapper DDG sacks his cameraman for flirting with his date

American rapper and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., widely known as DDG, has fired his cameraman for flirting with his date.
In a video of his recent livestream that has gone viral, the rapper can be seen on a date with model Tiana at a restaurant, but his cameraman, Johnny, keeps interrupting them by flirting with the model.
His actions enraged the rapper, who then texted him, notifying him that he had been fired.
“Check your phone, Johnny,” he told the cameraman after sending the text.
The cameraman displayed the message he received from his boss on the screen. The message reads, “You fired after stream.”
DDG has been going on dates with multiple different women since his breakup with his baby mama Halle Bailey.
Entertainment
Why I can’t forgive nurse who injected my husband – Mohbad’s wife

Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of singer Mohbad, has revealed why she can’t forgive the nurse who injected her late husband.
She made the revelation in her latest interview with Arise Television.
Expressing her grievance, she noted that the nurse has been out there clubbing and enjoying her life while “I have been held hostage. I can’t move freely, and my son has not even experienced the joy of childhood. And the same nurse, who will decide to get married someday, could leave me in the hands of war to devour me.
“One thing is, I can’t even forgive that nurse because she made me a widow at 24 years old. And you know, she has been acting so nonchalant, living her life as if nothing has happened.
“I really don’t know if the injection she gave my husband was a mistake, but if I see the nurse face to face, the only thing I will tell her is that she will experience everything she has done to me,” she added.
Omowunmi further clarified that the nurse was introduced to them by Mohbad’s friend, Spending, because her husband’s personal nurse was not available.
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