Davido and Chris Brown have been cooking up hits like it’s a full-time job—here are 8 unforgettable collabs that prove their bromance is built on pure musical fire.
When it comes to bridging the gap between Afrobeats and American R&B, nobody’s doing it quite like Davido and Chris Brown. Forget long-distance relationships—these two have been in a full-blown musical bromance for years.
Chris Brown isn’t just flirting with Afrobeats, he’s basically in a committed relationship with it. In fact, fans on Twitter crowned him “Afrobeats Artiste of the Year” back in 2022 after Chris Brown racked up several hit collabs with Afrobeats stars like Rema, Fireboy DML, WizKid, Lojay, and, of course, his favorite partner-in-vibe: Davido.
This love affair with the continent isn’t new either. Breezy’s been touching down in Africa long before it was cool to. In 2013, he headlined a concert in Accra with WizKid, where he famously learned the Azonto—Ghana’s dance craze at the time. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s still rocking the motherland, selling out South Africa’s 60,000-capacity FNB Stadium two nights in a row. If there were ever an award for Best Foreign Import in Afrobeats, Chris Brown would be accepting it in a bedazzled agbada.
Now, let’s dive into ten times Davido and Chris Brown teamed up and made musical magic:
1. Blow My Mind (2019)
Their inaugural collaboration, Blow My Mind, seamlessly melded Afro-pop rhythms with R&B melodies. The track quickly gained traction, amassing over 10 million views within three weeks. The song didn’t just dominate airwaves, it earned multiple certifications across Africa and beyond!
2. Lower Body (2019)
Released on the deluxe edition of Chris Brown’s Indigo album, Lower Body had that same sultry energy, with a little more spice. If Blow My Mind was the honeymoon, Lower Body was the afterparty.
3. Under the Influence (2019)
Initially a sleeper hit, this track gained massive popularity in 2022, thanks in part to its viral spread on TikTok. Co-written by Davido and produced by Nigerian beatmaker KDDO, it became a global sensation, charting in over 20 countries and earning multiple platinum certifications.
4. Shopping Spree (2021)
Why have just two stars when you can add a third? Enter Young Thug. Shopping Spree, off Davido’s A Better Time, brought together three heavyweights over a bouncy beat that made you want to spend money you don’t have—blending Afrobeats with trap influences to create a catchy, dance-worthy tune.
5. Nobody Has To Know (2022)
A sultry R&B number, this song showcases the duo’s chemistry, with lyrics that delve into secretive romance, set against a smooth, melodic backdrop. This one’s all vibes and low whispers. Nobody Has To Know is what you play when the lights are low and the mood is mysterious.
6. Sensational (2023)
Chris called on both Davido and Lojay for this heater off his 11:11 album. Not only did it slap—it charted on the Billboard Hot 100, earned a Grammy nomination, and snagged two NAACP Image Awards. Call it Sensational by name, and by nature!
7. Hmm (2024)
When Chris Brown dropped the deluxe edition of his 11:11 album, Hmm stood out as one of its brightest gems. Reuniting with OBO, the track brings a fresh wave of rhythmic beats and seamless vocals, once again showcasing the undeniable chemistry between the two stars.
8. Titanium (2025)
Their latest masterpiece off OBO’s 5ive album is a bold evolution. More mature, more layered, and brimming with emotion. Combining introspective lyrics with a perfect blend of Afrobeats and contemporary R&B, Titanium showcases their refined sound and undeniable chemistry.
