Nigerian rapper Naeto C has opened up about his first encounter with Davido, recalling how singer Asa introduced the young artiste to him when Davido was just 20 years old.
According to Naeto C, Asa approached him and asked him to feature on Davido’s song, “Back When,” a track that would later become one of the early records that helped establish Davido in the Nigerian music scene.
Naeto C said the song immediately stood out to him because it sounded different from the material he was accustomed to hearing from emerging artistes at the time.
He recalled that Davido displayed a rare combination of ambition, talent and determination even at such a young age.
Naeto C’s recollection highlights the early stages of Davido’s career, before he became one of Africa’s most recognised music stars.
The rapper noted that what impressed him was not only Davido’s talent but also his ability to combine hard work with smart decision-making.
Years later, Davido has gone on to build an international career, earning major collaborations, awards and a global fan base.
For Naeto C, the memory serves as a reminder that the qualities Davido displayed as a young artiste were already visible long before his eventual rise to global prominence.
The story has also sparked nostalgia among fans who remember “Back When” as one of the records that marked the beginning of Davido’s journey to becoming an Afrobeats heavyweight.
