Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed a major long term goal that goes beyond making hit songs. The singer plans to buy back his music masters from his international record label Sony Music before he retires from the industry .
Davido made this known during an appearance on The Long Form podcast. He opened up about why ownership matters so much to him and what he wants to leave behind for his children .
According to the 30 Billion Gang boss, his current contract with Sony is good. He has no complaints about the deal itself. But he made it clear that ownership is the most important thing any artist can have .
“I have a good music contract. But the most important thing is ownership. I plan to get my masters back from Sony soon,” Davido said during the podcast .
His reason for wanting full control goes straight to the heart. The singer explained that once he owns his masters, he will assign his music royalties to his children. That way, even after he retires, his kids will continue to earn money from his songs .
“With that I can give each of my kids songs they will keep earning royalties from even after I retire,” he added .
For Davido, this is not just about business. It is about building generational wealth. He sees his music catalogue as an asset that can take care of his family long after he stops performing .
The singer also used the opportunity to advise fellow artists. He stressed that the business side of music must be taken seriously. Making great songs is not enough. Artists need to understand contracts, ownership, and royalties if they want long term success .
Music masters are the original recordings of an artist’s songs. Whoever owns them controls how the music is used. That includes streaming, licensing, radio play, and film placements. The owner also gets the biggest share of the revenue .
In recent years, ownership of masters has become a hot topic in the global music industry. Big artists like Taylor Swift and Jay Z have fought hard for control of their catalogues. Davido is now joining that conversation from an African perspective .
Fans have since flooded social media with praise for the singer. Many people called him smart for thinking about his children’s future. Others said more Nigerian artists should follow his example.
One fan wrote, “Davido is thinking like a true business man. Not just the vibes but the legacy.”
Another person commented, “This is what we love to see. Own your work. Pass it down to your children. That is real wealth.”
Davido has built one of the most successful careers in African music. From hits like Fall and FEM to his latest projects, his catalogue is packed with songs that continue to generate millions in royalties. Owning those recordings would put him in a very powerful position .
The singer did not give a specific timeline for when he will buy back his masters. But he made it clear that it is a priority. Before he steps away from the stage, he wants to have full control of everything he has ever created .
