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In 2017, the Nigerian music industry witnessed one of the most impressive runs in a calendar year by a Nigerian artist.

Revisiting Davido's 2017 blistering run [Pulse Afrobeats Throwback] | Pulse Nigeria

Adeayo Adebiyi

<p>Upon returning to the country after an underwhelming performance of his 2016 EP <strong><em>'Son Of Mercy'</em></strong>, Davido was eager to re-establish himself as a hitmaker.</p>

<p>While away chasing his international ambitions, a new hitmaker was crowned in his stead in the person of Tekno whose tingling hit<strong><em> 'Pana'</em></strong> had taken over the country.</p>

<p>Needing to reassert his supremacy, Davido linked up with Tekno who wrote and produced <strong><em>'IF' </em></strong>which gave Davido his first hit single for 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the crown back with its rightful owner, Davido set in motion what was an unbelievable run that remains fresh in the memories of Nigerians five years later.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>'IF' </em>the single ushered Davido into another realm where he became the leader of the global 30BG movement. With the groundbreaking success of<strong><em> 'IF'</em></strong>, Davido linked with ace producer and songwriter Kiddominant (KDDO) and the result was the sensational tune <strong><em>'FALL' </em></strong>which achieved international success.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>'FALL'</em></strong> replaced<strong><em> 'IF'</em></strong> as the street anthem as Davido kicked off what would become a habit of one Davido song replacing another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With two love songs that embody the flamboyance, sophistication, and poise of a man with billions to throw around, Davido completed the hattrick with<strong><em> 'FIA'</em></strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>'FIA'</em></strong>&nbsp;is a single that conveys the hurt of being taken advantage of which was something Davido could relate to. The megastar tapped Fresh and Perruzi, and together, they created another street anthem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the industry thought they have seen it all, Davido completed a super hattrick with the release of<strong><em>&nbsp;'Like Dat'</em></strong>&nbsp;which many believe is one of his best singles and his most underappreciated song.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>'Like Dat'</em></strong>&nbsp;was a joint effort by Davido,&nbsp;<strong>Teniola</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>KDDO</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Shizzi</strong>, and together a sensational party anthem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2017 will be a year that will be remembered in the Nigerian music industry as the year where Davido released a breathtaking 4 hit singles in a historic individual performance in Afrobeats.&nbsp;</p>

Revisiting Davido's 2017 blistering run [Pulse Afrobeats Throwback]

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