British monarch King Charles III has expressed his admiration for Nigerian singer Davido, crediting his music for sparking his interest in Pidgin English.
During the premiere of Apple Music's The King’s Music Room on Monday, King Charles shared his appreciation for Afrobeats and revealed that Davido’s song Kante, featuring Fave, is among his favorites.
He also expressed his desire to learn and speak Pidgin English on his next visit to Nigeria, acknowledging how Afrobeats is spreading Nigerian culture globally.
“Davido has made me love Pidgin English. I’d love to speak it next time I visit Nigeria. Thanks to Afrobeats, it's gaining more global recognition,” he said.
Reacting to the news, Davido took to his Instagram story to acknowledge the royal mention, giving a shout-out to the British monarch.
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