Global music icon Rihanna has declared Davido’s “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys as her favorite song of 2023. The revelation took place at an event for her fashion brand, Fenty, called The Creeper Phatty, held in Los Angeles.
During a brief interview at the event, Rihanna, a multiple award-winning singer and mother of two, was asked about her music preferences for the year. Unconventionally dismissing the idea of albums, she asserted, “Album of the year? Am I an album girl? Or am I a streaming single girl?” She then excitedly revealed her song of the year, stating, “‘Unavailable’ on repeat. That and ‘Mnike’ are my songs of the year.”
“Unavailable,” a fusion of amapiano and afrobeats featuring Musa Keys, evidently caught Rihanna’s attention, becoming a constant on her playlist. This revelation adds another feather to Davido’s cap, solidifying his global impact and recognition.
Davido, in response to a viral clip of Rihanna’s declaration, simply quoted it with the words, “My Ri Ri,” expressing his appreciation for the international recognition.
As the news of Rihanna’s endorsement of “Unavailable” circulates, it further highlights the global appeal and cross-cultural influence of African music, particularly the fusion of amapiano and afrobeats. The announcement has already generated a buzz on social media, with fans expressing excitement and pride for Davido and the broader African music industry.
