‘Dami Duro’: Davido Addresses Sexy Steel’s Claim Over Hit Song’s Beat

Nigerian music artiste Sexy Steel has claimed that the beat used for Davido’s hit song “Dami Duro” originally belonged to him.

The singer made the claim in a video while discussing the history of the instrumental that later became one of Davido’s earliest major hits.

Davido has also spoken about the beat’s origins. In an interview for an Afrobeat documentary, he confirmed that the foundation of the instrumental was initially created for Sexy Steel.

Davido recalled producing music in his Lagos studio in 2011 when he made the beat specifically for Sexy Steel.

According to him, producer Shizzy later joined the production process, adding keys and other elements to the instrumental.

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Davido subsequently decided to record the song himself after recognising the beat’s potential.

The resulting track, “Dami Duro,” became a major breakthrough for Davido and played a significant role in establishing his career in the Nigerian music scene.

Sexy Steel’s recent claim has therefore drawn attention to the early stages of the song’s development.

Davido’s account does not dispute that the beat was initially made for Sexy Steel, but explains how the instrumental eventually became part of his own recording.

The revelation has renewed interest in the creative process behind one of the songs associated with Davido’s early rise.