UK Recognises Afrobeats Excellence: Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Album Hits Silver Certification Milestone
London, United Kingdom – Nigerian Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has achieved a major international milestone as his 2023 studio album “Timeless” earned Silver Certification in the United Kingdom.
According to Chart Data, a globally recognized music analytics platform, Timeless crossed the 100,000 unit sales benchmark required for a Silver plaque, solidifying Davido’s place among Africa’s elite global music exports.
“UK Silver Certification for Timeless is not just a win for Davido — it’s a win for the entire Afrobeats movement,” said music curator Adesuwa Bello.
A Sonic Masterpiece: 17 Tracks, Infinite Impact
Released on March 31, 2023, Timeless traverses a range of sonic palettes — from Afrobeats, dancehall, konto, highlife, to reggae and Afropop.
The album includes 17 tracks and features powerful collaborations with both African and global heavyweights, including:
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Asake
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Skepta
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Dexta Daps
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Fave
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Cavemen
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Angélique Kidjo
“I poured my journey, my pain, and my joy into this record,” Davido said at the album’s launch.
Chart-Smashing, Stream-Crushing Era
Timeless broke multiple streaming records across:
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Spotify Nigeria (Highest first-day streams ever at the time)
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Audiomack (Fastest Nigerian album to cross 100M streams)
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Boomplay and YouTube (record debut week numbers)
The album was a critical darling and commercial juggernaut, earning Davido a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album and a Headies nod for Song of the Year.
‘Unavailable’ & ‘Feel’ – Global Firestarters
The album’s flagship hit, ‘Unavailable’, not only became a dance anthem worldwide but also:
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Earned UK Silver Certification
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Bagged a Grammy nomination for Best African Song Performance
Another standout single, ‘Feel’, was nominated for Best Global Song Performance, adding more shine to an already decorated era.
“These records traveled,” said Davido’s manager Asa Asika.
“We knew we had something timeless, and the world felt it.”
The Timeless Tour: From Lagos to London
Following the album’s release, Davido launched the Timeless Tour, performing across North America and Europe with stops in:
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Washington D.C.
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Toronto
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New York
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London
The tour reinforced his presence as Afrobeats royalty, filling stadiums and connecting with fans across continents.
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Davido’s fourth album Timeless hits 100,000+ sales in the UK, earning Silver Certification and reinforcing his status as a global Afrobeats icon.
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