Davido Shares the Backstory Behind His Grammy-Nominated Hit “With You” at the GRAMMY Museum

Davido lit up the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles during the Spotlight: Davido event, but beyond the performance itself, it was the story behind “With You”, now Grammy-nominated for Best African Music Performance, that had the audience leaning in.

The Afrobeats superstar revealed that the collaboration with Omah Lay didn’t just happen; it evolved. According to Davido, the two recorded four songs during their session, each one strong enough to make the cut. But it was “With You” that carried a special energy, the kind that feels effortless but is built on intention.

Then came the twist.

Davido admitted he rewrote his verse just two days before release, a last-minute creative gamble that paid off spectacularly. He told the audience that the decision still makes his “heart beat” because the verse he swapped in has since become one of his proudest moments on the track, one he considers “legendary.”

The night also celebrated the momentum of his new album 5IVE and his ongoing tour, while marking a career milestone for Omah Lay, who earned his first Grammy nomination through the record. Together, their synergy reflects the continued global rise of Afrobeats, a sound now shaping world stages with confidence and cultural weight.