King Charles III has shared his admiration for Nigerian superstar Davido. The British monarch recently revealed that the singer’s music sparked his love for Pidgin English. Moreover, he expressed a keen interest in speaking the language during his next visit to Nigeria.
The royal made this surprising revelation on Monday. It happened during the premiere of his new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room.” Furthermore, the monarch used this platform to showcase his diverse musical tastes.
Charles specifically named “Kante” as a favorite song. This track features Davido collaborating with artist Fave. Additionally, the King praised how Afrobeats has increased the global popularity of Pidgin language.
“Davido has made me love Pidgin language,” stated Charles III. “I would like to speak it the next time I visit Nigeria.” He then added, “Thanks to Afrobeats, it’s becoming more popular around the world.”
The news quickly reached Davido himself. The music star promptly reposted the video on his Instagram story. Subsequently, he gave a special shout-out to the royal family.
The King’s Music Room promises to showcase more of the monarch’s musical preferences. Fans now eagerly await additional revelations about his taste in global music. Indeed, this unexpected connection between British royalty and Nigerian pop culture has delighted fans worldwide.