Timeless album recording was a healing process – Davido

By Victoria Oluwayemi

Pop star Davido, also known as David Adeleke, has described the creation of his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ as a healing journey.

This significant musical work, launched on March 31, 2023, marked his return to music following the tragic passing of his son, Ifeanyi, on October 31, 2022.

During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, the artiste shared, “I actually recorded most of the album in my house where I live with my wife. At the time, it was really only me, her and her sisters, and I had one of my boys staying with me. It gave me time to really calm down. It was a healing process, because I was happy to be making music. I was excited about it. I felt like an artiste that had just got a record deal.”

Davido revealed crafting a total of 28 songs for the album before curating the final selection for release.

He emphasized his desire for the album to stand on its own merits, independent of any sympathy or support due to his personal loss.

Moreover, the artiste disclosed his ease of focus while on airplanes, a setting that facilitated his concentration during the creative process.

Speaking about the ‘Are We African Yet’ festival in Atlanta, USA, Davido expressed his intent to provide a platform for various artistes to perform annually.

He highlighted the potential reach of artistes, emphasizing the power of platforms like TikTok in amplifying music.

He articulated his vision for the festival to be a celebration of culture rather than solely centered on his own, with plans to expand its reach beyond Atlanta to cities like Los Angeles and Toronto.