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Ranking Davido’s fashion sense and evolution over the decade

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David Adeleke Adedeji, professionally known as Davido (001) is a Nigerian artist, record producer, songwriter and all-round icon. He is popularly recognized as one of the biggest Afrobeats artists in the 21st century. The purpose of this article is to see how Davido's fashion sense, styles and influence evolved over the years, with pictures to evidently showcase the trend.

2010-2013: The Early Days

Davido’s initial style was casual, streetwear-inspired and bold.

It was this year he released his first debut album, Omo Baba Olowo on July 17, 2012. Then, in 2013, he won the Album of the Year of the Headies.

Davido in studio
Davido in studio
Old davido

The ranking for this period of time is 5/10, as he was still finding his footing and had just made his name known in the industry.

2014-2016: The Rise of Davido

As his debut album (Omo Baba Olowo) became popular across the country, He grew into a trend-conscious artist. If you were to describe it, it would be very on-trend but still casual and modern.

Here are some of Davido's notable looks

Davido
Davido at his “HKN” label merchandise (2014).
Davido and Olamide Baddoo
Music Video Cameos: Davido ft Olamide: The Money in 2015.
Davido At The Mtv Africa Music Awards
Davido At The Mtv Africa Music Awards as the Best Nigerian Male Artist in 2014.

The ranking for this year will be 7/10 improving but still experimenting with his fashion game.

2017-2019: The Fashion Forward

Within this period of time, Davido’s fashion transformation became voguish, on fleek and highly stylish.

In 2017, He renegotiated his contract with SONY due to a creative control issue and later in the year, he released five singles which include, If and Fall, which notably made it to Billboard that year. He also released his second album A Good Time in November 2019 which earned him another level of prominence.

Davido seen rocking an LV shirt that cost ($900) at the Sound City Awards.
Davido seen rocking an LV shirt that cost ($900) at the Sound City Awards.
Davido
Davido
Davido
Versace: In 2019, Davido wore a custom Versace outfit for his Risky music video, featuring the brand's bold, eye-catching designs.
Davido seen rocking expensive Gucci shades.
Davido seen rocking expensive Gucci shades.

Ranking a total of 8.5/10, for being consistently stylish and embracing a more composed outlook.

2020 Till Date: The Famous Fashion Icon

Currently, Davido’s fashion sense has become top-notch. He is more elegant and sophisticated. Plus, his sense pf style is more embracing of his status in the top ranks of the Nigerian music icons.

He also signed fashion-based endorsement deals with various brands like Puma, Fendi, Bay Ice and many others.

Davido became a brand ambassador for Puma in 2020, representing their sportswear and lifestyle collections. "We Rise By Lifting Others" was the theme for Puma and Davido’s collaboration. it was initially stated for late Q3 in 2022 but due to the loss of his son (Late Ifeanyi Adeleke), it was postponed to September 2023.

Puma and Davido’s collaboration
Puma and Davido’s collaboration
Puma and Davido’s collaboration sneaker
Puma and Davido’s collaboration sneaker
Puma sneakers in the hand of Davido
Puma sneakers in the hand of Davido
Puma and Davido
Puma and Davido

This project marked the first-ever partnership between the German multinational sportswear giants and a prominent figure from Nigeria's entertainment industry.

Next is the BayiceXDavido collaboration, released late in 2023, it was a really beautiful and elegant piece that screamed luxury. Here are some of the pictures:

Other times, Davido has been on various magazine covers like Fader, L'Officiel, Forbes and even Billboard! See the pictures below:

Davido on Fader
Davido on Fader
Davido on Forbes
Davido on Forbes
Davido on L'officiel
Davido on L'officiel
Davido on Billboard
Davido on Billboard

His fashion influence and style in these years have him on great profile visits, and collaborations with different brands far and wide and embraces the level of international recognition and acclaim he has grown into

Ranking in recent years (2020-now) will be a solid 9/10 for his excellence and influence in the fashion world is incomparable.

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