Davido has explained how a beat originally created for Nigerian singer Sexy Steel eventually became the instrumental for his hit song “Dami Duro.”
The explanation followed a claim by Sexy Steel in a video that he owned the beat used for the song.
Speaking during an interview for an Afrobeat documentary, Davido confirmed that the foundation of the instrumental was initially created for Sexy Steel.
He said he produced the beat in his Lagos studio in 2011 specifically for the artiste. Producer Shizzy later became involved and contributed keys and additional production.
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Davido said he later recognised the potential of the instrumental and decided to use it for himself.
The beat eventually became the foundation of “Dami Duro,” which became a significant breakthrough record for Davido and helped launch his career into the mainstream.
Sexy Steel’s claim has drawn renewed attention to the song’s production history, particularly the question of who the instrumental was originally intended for.
Davido’s account acknowledges that Sexy Steel was the initial intended recipient of the beat, while explaining how the instrumental ultimately became part of his own project.
“Dami Duro” went on to achieve major popularity and became one of the songs closely associated with Davido’s early rise in the Nigerian music industry.