Davido Reveals A Surprising Detail About One Of His Most Popular Songs

Davido discussed a significant creative moment related to his Grammy-nominated single “With You,” attributing the push to rewrite part of his verse to Omah Lay shortly before the song’s release.

At a recent public event, which has since been shared online, the Afrobeats artist revealed that he made a substantial change to his verse just two days prior to the track’s launch.

Davido noted that thinking about this decision still makes him feel anxious, calling the revised verse “legendary.” He explained that Omah Lay played an important role in prompting the revision, urging him to modify the last eight bars because the original version did not fully capture his authentic sound.

According to Davido, Omah Lay felt the initial recording sounded “trying to be cool” and encouraged him to embrace the distinctive style that resonates with his fans. Ultimately, Davido consented, rewriting that section and substituting it with the version that listeners now widely commend.

He mentioned that he had several other songs ready at the time, but Omah Lay’s candid feedback was instrumental in transforming “With You” into the notable hit it eventually became.

Davido’s comments underscore the impact of collaboration among peers in the Afrobeats genre, illustrating how even established artists can gain from creative partnerships that motivate them to achieve their best work.

🚨Davido talks about how Omah Lay encouraged him to change his verse on “With You” 2 days before release 🤯pic.twitter.com/JqeDR2kPXQ

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