Afrobeats superstar Davido has received a major boost in his quest for a Grammy Award, as his song Joy was recently featured on media mogul Oprah Winfrey’s show.
The track, a collaboration with five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, was used for the opening and closing remarks of Oprah’s last show, generating massive reactions on social media.
Kidjo shared a video of the feature on social media, X. She expressed her gratitude and inspiration at Oprah’s endorsement of the song. Also, Davido reacted to the feature, reposting Kidjo’s post of Opray Winfrey’s use of Joy.
Additionally, this collaboration marks the first time Davido and Kidjo have worked together. This is following Kidjo’s feature on Davido’s Grammy-nominated album Timeless. Also, the exposure on Oprah’s show has sparked hopes among fans and supporters. They hope that Davido may finally clinch a Grammy Award, cementing his status as a global music icon.
So inspiring! #Joy @Oprah @davido pic.twitter.com/4XwjIcmo2K
— Angelique Kidjo (@angeliquekidjo) September 10, 2024
