According to TVC News, Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has revealed his definitive long-term commercial ambition to buy back his entire music catalog from his international label, Sony Music. The singer highlighted this goal as a core aspect of his legacy planning as he reflects on his extensive career achievements.
Davido opened up about his strategic intentions during a deep-dive conversation on the prominent broadcast feature, The Long Form podcast. While emphasizing that his current recording contract remains highly favorable and financially lucrative, he stressed that true administrative ownership over his original recordings is the ultimate prize in the contemporary entertainment ecosystem.
The musician’s motivations are deeply personal and centered on familial wealth generation, explaining that regaining structural control over his masters will allow him to seamlessly pass his lifetime musical assets down to his children. He noted that controlling original recordings ensures ongoing royalty streams and licensing rights long after an artist exits the stage.
An entertainment report published by The Nation Newspaper confirmed the development, quoting the singer’s explicit business mindset during the podcast segment: “I have a good music contract. But the most important thing is ownership. I plan to get my masters back.” Additionally, a tracking report by Leadership Newspaper reinforced his artistic timeline, stating that “Davido intends to finalize the repurchase before his eventual retirement to secure his independent legacy.”
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Davido’s public declaration places him at the vanguard of the global artist-empowerment movement, echoing historic catalog battles fought by Western pop icons. As Afrobeats continues its massive financial expansion, this move sets a vital precedent for younger African creators to prioritize structural intellectual property ownership over short-term advances.
Source: Daily Post — https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/31/why-i-plan-to-buy-back-my-music-masters-davido/ May 31, 2026
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