Rihanna, the Barbadian-American singer, recently named Davido’s hit song “Unavailable” as her song of the year during an interview with Complex. In the interview, Rihanna was asked about her album of the year, but she emphasized her preference for singles, specifically mentioning that she had Davido’s “Unavailable” on repeat.
In response to Rihanna’s declaration, Davido shared the video of the interview on his social media platforms with the caption “My Ri Ri.” The Nigerian artist expressed excitement and gratitude for the international recognition of his music.
“Unavailable” was released by Davido on May 12, 2023, featuring South African producer Musa Keys. The song garnered further acclaim as it received a nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.
In related news, Nigerian singer and songwriter Wurld recently revealed the reason he gave Davido his song “Blow My Mind,” which was released in collaboration with American R&B star Chris Brown in 2019. In an interview with 3Music TV in Accra, Ghana, Wurld explained that he initially wrote the song for personal use in the future but decided to give it to Davido and Chris Brown because he had no immediate plans for the track at that time.