Nigerian superstar Davido continues to make waves on the global stage! His hit single “KANTE”, featuring the soulful vocals of songstressFAVE, has been handpicked by King Charles III for his specially curated Apple Music Playlist in celebration of this year’s Commonwealth Day.
Originally released in September 2023 as part of Davido’s chart-topping album “Timeless”, KANTE—produced by Damie—has been a fan favorite across Africa and beyond. Now, it’s gaining royal recognition as part of His Majesty King Charles III’s Playlist, a collection of 17 carefully selected tracks that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the Commonwealth nations.
The playlist, recorded and presented from King Charles’ office at Buckingham Palace, features an eclectic mix of global artists, including legends like Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, and Beyoncé, alongside rising stars such as RAYE and Davido. The selection celebrates different genres, cultures, and sounds that, as King Charles puts it, “share the same love of life in all its richness and diversity.”
Speaking about the playlist, King Charles III shared with Apple Music:
“I wanted to share with you songs which have brought me joy. They evoke many different styles and many different cultures. But all of them, like the family of Commonwealth nations, in their many different ways, share the same love of life in all its richness and diversity.”
Davido’s inclusion highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats on the world stage and marks a significant cultural moment, with Nigerian music taking its rightful place among timeless classics and global hits.
🎶 Full Tracklist of His Majesty King Charles III’s Playlist:
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved
- Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop
- Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion
- Al Bowlly – The Very Thought of You
- Grace Jones – La Vie En Rose
- RAYE – Love Me Again
- Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me
- Davido – KANTE (feat. Fave)
- Miriam Makeba – The Click Song (Qongqothwane)
- Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – My Country Man
- Anoushka Shankar – Indian Summer
- Siti Nurhaliza – Anta Permana
- Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)
- Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet
- Arrow – Hot Hot Hot
- Beyoncé – Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z)
- Diana Ross – Upside Down
Davido’s KANTE now proudly sits among these timeless songs, symbolizing the power of music to unite cultures and generations—even from the palaces of royalty to the streets of Lagos.
Enjoy the official music video to “Kante” Below;
