Nigerian music sensation Davido has added another milestone to his illustrious career as his fourth studio album, Timeless, officially earned Silver Certification in the United Kingdom.
The certification, announced by renowned music tracking platform Chart Data, confirms that the album has surpassed 100,000 units in sales across the UK. The achievement marks a major international recognition for Davido, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports.
Released on March 31, 2023, Timeless is a genre-blending body of work that pulls from Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, konto, highlife, and Afropop influences. The 17-track project features a lineup of high-profile collaborators, including British-Nigerian rapper Skepta, Afrobeat star Asake, Jamaican singer Dexta Daps, Grammy-winner Angelique Kidjo, and Nigerian acts Fave and The Cavemen.
The album made waves globally upon release, shattering streaming records across several platforms. On Spotify Nigeria, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube, Timeless quickly became one of the most streamed Nigerian albums of all time.
Its global reception didn’t go unnoticed by major award bodies. Davido received a Grammy nomination in the Best Global Album category, while standout singles from the project also garnered critical acclaim. Unavailable, featuring Musa Keys, was certified Silver in the UK and earned a Grammy nod for Best African Song Performance. Meanwhile, Feel, another fan favorite, received a nomination for Best Global Song Performance.
In support of the album’s success, Davido launched the Timeless Tour, taking his sound to major cities across North America and Europe. The tour included sold-out performances in key cities such as Washington D.C., Toronto, New York, and London, drawing massive crowds and reinforcing the growing international appeal of Nigerian music.
With Timeless, Davido has not only achieved commercial success but also elevated the global presence of Afrobeats, helping to position African music as a dominant cultural force worldwide.