Victony becomes Nigeria’s first-ever Spotify singles artiste

A fast-rising Nigerian singer and Spotify RADAR Africa alumnus Victony, has released the first-ever Spotify single from Nigeria.

According to a statement, the streaming platform said the project is a cover of ‘Dami Duro’ by Davido.

“The cover, available exclusively on Spotify, is a disco-inspired take on the classic decade-old club banger by Davido,” it reads.

Davido released the hit song as a track off ‘Omo Baba Olowo (OBO)’, his debut album, in 2012.

Victony started pulling the weight of fame in the music landscape after he put out his mixtape titled ‘The Outlaw King’.

In 2021, he continued his impressive run with singles such as ‘Pray’ and ‘Holy Father’, his collaborative project with Mayorkun.

The singer also released his extended play (EP) christened ‘Outlaw’ in May.

Victony Commenting on his cover of ‘Dami Duro’, he said: “Dami Duro is a really beautiful song by Davido. My favorite part of the track is the hook. It’s very audacious, it’s so powerful. I really, really love that.”

“With the Spotify Singles version, we wanted to do something really different to make it more of a classic and give it this disco feel – I’d say ‘Grandpa Ebelebe’ style.”

According to Spotify, the initiative is aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s rich music history.

“To celebrate the legacy of Nigeria’s rich music history, Spotify is unveiling reimagined renditions of what many consider modern-day Nigerian classics, performed by selected artists. A first for Spotify Africa, the covers reflect Spotify’s commitment to being the global hub for the discovery and growth of Nigerian music,” it said.

Pulse/O.O