Davido wants Rihanna collaboration on new song

Nigerian music star Davido recently revealed his interest in collaborating with international artist Rihanna during a livestream with popular Nigerian streamer and singer Carter Efe on Twitch. The three‑hour session, held on Wednesday evening, featured Carter Efe steering the conversation toward Davido’s music and future plans. When asked about his preferred collaborators, Davido named Rihanna and Kehlani as his top choices, noting the potential to create “dope music” with the former. He also expressed a desire to work with fellow Nigerian artists Tems, Ayra and Morravey.

Davido’s comment follows the viral spread of an AI‑generated song that features vocals from both Davido and Rihanna. Given Rihanna’s global reputation and influence, his interest in a partnership is unsurprising. As one of Africa’s most successful artists, Davido has been expanding his reach by collaborating with international acts to further boost his career. Fans have responded with excitement, eager to imagine what a joint project between the two music heavyweights might sound like.

A collaboration between Davido and Rihanna would represent a significant development in the music industry, particularly for the Afrobeat genre. Both artists command massive global followings, and a joint effort would likely attract considerable attention and acclaim. As the industry continues to evolve, cross‑genre and cross‑regional collaborations are becoming increasingly common, yielding unique and exciting sounds. For now, fans will have to wait to see if a Davido‑Rihanna partnership materializes, but the buzz generated by the AI‑created track suggests it could happen in the near future. One thing is clear: such a collaboration would be a game‑changer for the music world.