
British monarch, King Charles III, has expressed his admiration for Nigerian music star, Davido, revealing that the singer’s music inspired his love for Pidgin English.
The monarch made this known during the premiere episode of The King’s Music Room, a new Apple Music show that aired on Monday.
Desire to Speak Pidgin
King Charles III stated that Davido’s song Kante, featuring Fave, is one of his favorite tracks, adding that Afrobeats has played a significant role in promoting Nigerian culture globally.
“Davido has made me love Pidgin language. I would like to speak it the next time I visit Nigeria. Thanks to Afrobeats, it’s becoming more popular around the world,” the British ruler said.
Davido Reacts
Reacting to the statement, Davido took to his Instagram story to repost the video, giving a shout-out to the royal family.
The revelation has sparked excitement among fans, with many praising Davido for his growing global influence and Afrobeats’ expanding reach.