Davido Music Worldwide

On 18 April 2016, Davido founded Davido Music Worldwide, following his exit from HKN Music with his music acts Mayorkun, and Dremo over an issue with his cousin B-Red, for hating on him over the success of Mayorkun.[1] On 29 September 2016, Ichaba signed a joint venture between Davido Music Worldwide, and APPE Music Entertainment.[2] On 5 November 2016, Davido signed Lola Rae to DMW, as its first lady.[3] On 20 January 2017, Davido signed Yonda,[4] and also welcomed Peruzzi on 16 November 2017 to DMW.[5] On 24 May 2018, Davido signed Idowest to DMW,[6] and Deekay was welcomed on 27 September 2018, with a single "Hangover"[7] featuring Peruzzi. On 26 October 2019, Davido signed Lil Frosh to DMW.[8] On 15 January 2020, Davido signed Ayanfe to DMW,[9] and Davido welcomed B-Red on 22 February 2020 to DMW.[10] On 18 July 2020, Davido signed May D to DMW.[11] On 27 September 2020, Deinde joined DMW artist roaster, following his deal with DMW.[12] On 2 October 2020, Davido signed Liya, his first female artist to DMW.[13] Same day, Lola Rae, tweeted "Excited to hear Davido is signing a new female artist!!! This is amazing amazing news! I was never signed to Davido; he was just incredibly kind enough to help push & promote an upcoming artist aka myself! God bless him forever for that so grateful".[14]

In 2018, DJ Ecool, who also serves as Davido official disc jockey, became a member of DMW.[15] In March 2023, Davido announced the signings of Logos Olori and Morravey to DMW, and made a change to the label's logo.[16]

DMW won Record Label of the Year at The Beatz Awards 2019,[21] and City People Music Awards 2017/2018, and was nominated at City People Music Awards 2016.