‎Davido reveals plans to go into acting and film production

The Afrobeats star wants to co-executive produce movies with filmmaker and long-term collaborator Dammy Twitch.
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‎Davido has previously made guest cameo appearances in Toyin Abraham’s 2020 film ‘Fate of Alakada’ and Eddy Murphy’s ‘Coming 2 America’.
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‎In a recent interview on Vibe Magazine, Afrobeats superstar Davido unveils his plans to go into acting and movie production. The award-winning star shared that he’s set to appear in a movie in 2026 and also co-executive produce two movies alongside cinematographer Dammy Twitch. Davido also added that he has a documentary coming.
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‎According to Davido, venturing into acting and filmmaking is a personal goal. For fans, the revelation is easily reconcilable with his personality and status as one of Africa’s most famous entertainers.
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‎Although it’s unclear which movie Daido will be appearing in this year, the musician has previously made a guest cameo appearance in Toyin Abraham’s ‘Fate of Alakada’, released in 2020 and in 2021, he made his Hollywood debut in a cameo appearance for a performance of his hit single ‘Assurance’ in the Eddie Murphy film ‘Coming 2 America’.
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‎Davido and Dammy Twitch
‎Davido’s plans to co-produce with filmmaker Dammy Twitch also don’t come as a surprise, as he has worked with the cinematographer on several of his music videos, including in 2025 for ‘With You’, his hit collaboration with Omah Lay.
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‎Dammy Twitch recently made his directorial debut as a filmmaker on the Nollywood romantic movie ‘Call of My Life’. The movie has gone on to enjoy a successful cinema run accumulation over 800 million naira to become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025 so far.
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‎Davido’s plans to venture into movie production signal an expansion of his empire that includes running a label, philanthropy, and investment. In the Vibe Magazine interview, Davido, who is the son of billionaire businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, boasted that he has made a name for himself and has become very rich despite being born into fortune.
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‎While fans will be getting to see a different side of Davido soon, the musician is not relenting in delivering hit records. On July 31, 2026, he released his sixth album titled ‘ORIADE’. The 13-track project features a global lineup of talent, including Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, Aya Nakumara, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD, and GL_Ceejay.