Nigerian music superstar Davido has revealed that his 2017 hit 'Fall' is the song that completely changed his life, particularly his finances. The revelation came during a blind ranking challenge on Capital XTRA, where he rated five of his biggest records.
Davido Ranks His Top Songs
During the interview, Davido placed 'If' in second position, describing it as the record that helped him gain major radio attention in the United States. He ranked 'Unavailable' third, followed by 'Assurance' in fourth place. His collaboration with Summer Walker, 'D & G,' landed at number five.
'Fall' Takes the Top Spot
When asked to pick the number one song, Davido did not hesitate. He chose 'Fall,' a global hit that he says transformed his career in ways he never imagined. 'Fall changed my life. Fall changed my life financially,' Davido stated.
Davido also recalled an unforgettable moment associated with the song. He was in Miami when someone sent him a video of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo dancing to 'Fall' inside his living room. The moment further convinced him that the record had traveled far beyond Africa.
Recorded in Just 15 Minutes
Remarkably, 'Fall' was recorded in just 15 to 20 minutes. The revelation left many fans amazed, considering the song went on to become one of the biggest Afrobeats records ever released. According to a comment on Legit.ng, 'Fall' was the first-ever Afrobeats single to be certified Gold in the U.S.A.
Davido's All-Time Favorites
After completing the ranking, Davido was asked an even tougher question: if he had to keep just one song from his entire catalogue, which would it be? Rather than choosing 'Fall,' the singer admitted he would likely pick either 'Dami Duro' or 'Aye.'
Upcoming Album ORIADÉ
The interview comes just weeks before Davido releases his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ. The project is expected to drop on July 31, 2026, with 13 tracks, making it the shortest studio album of his career.
Fan Reactions
Social media users reacted to Davido's choices. @adroit_carder44 noted that 'Fall' was the first Afrobeats single to go Gold in the U.S. @emmanu_el_x said he smiled when 'Assurance' started playing. @opulentdave questioned why 'D & G' was ranked fifth, calling it one of Davido's best and underrated records.
