Afrobeats superstar Davido has made waves once again with a major announcement: he’s signed a new artist, Toye, to his record label, DMW 2.0. On April 28, 2025, Davido shared the news on X, igniting a flurry of reactions from fans and industry peers alike.
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Just signed @ThisToye
— Davido (@davido) April 28, 2025
On April 28, 2025, Davido (@davido) posted on X:
“Just signed @ThisToye”
This simple yet impactful announcement marked Toye as the latest addition to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) 2.0, the revamped version of Davido’s record label. The post quickly gained traction, with fans and industry insiders celebrating the move. The trending summary titled Davido adds promising talent Toye to DMW 2.0, fans react highlights the wave of excitement, noting that the announcement “sparked a wave of excitement across social media.”
Davido’s eye for talent is well-documented, and this signing is seen as a strategic move to nurture the next generation of Afrobeats stars. Posts like @abazwhyllzz’s “The future of Afrobeats. You get sharp eye 001, congratulations to Toye⚡️❤️” reflect the optimism surrounding Toye’s potential under Davido’s mentorship.
The X thread exploded with reactions, showcasing a mix of excitement, skepticism, and playful banter. Fans like @dammiedammie35 praised Davido’s track record, writing, “Davido steady helping upcoming artiste out there move to the top 🥇!! Man’s moving with the big leagues now, I’ll be here when he bl0ws up ✨🙌🏼,” accompanied by an image captioned “POV: Davido’s LATE LY IS a real jamm 🔥 5.”
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Others, however, expressed concern about Davido’s past signings. @OverGood_Boy asked, “The others wey you sign..how far? No waste this one career o,” reflecting a sentiment echoed by @JayNaija: “The ones you signed before were them dey ?” These comments reference artists like Morravey and Logos Olori, signed in 2023 (pulse.ng), whose careers some fans feel haven’t reached the heights expected under DMW.
The signing also reignited the Davido-Wizkid rivalry among fans. @thebigdammy boldly claimed, “he’s better than Wizkid already,” while @ThisToye’s own post saying “wizkid is the goat” (shared by @JayNaija) stirred the pot further. @Alpha_3l humorously pleaded, “001 please sign Wizkid… abeg🥲,” showcasing the playful yet intense fanbase dynamics in Afrobeats.
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Davido’s history of spotting talent lends credibility to Toye’s signing. Davido discovered Mayorkun on Twitter in 2016, leading to the hit album The Mayor of Lagos and a string of awards. Toye’s addition to DMW 2.0, a label that introduced artists like Morravey and Logos Olori in 2023 positions him to potentially follow in their footsteps, with Davido’s global platform as a springboar.
