Why I featured Davido on ‘If It’s Okay’

• Nicki Minaj recently set the music world on fire with her latest release, bringing Afrobeats superstar Davido and the iconic DJ David Guetta into the mix for an explosive track that’s already sending waves through the industry.
• Fans flooded social media, questioning why she tapped Davido for this high-energy collaboration.
• Nicki, ever the queen of lyrical depth, didn’t hold back, shed light on her choice.

Nicki Minaj, the US Rap icon, has finally pulled back the curtain behind her electrifying collaboration with Afrobeats star Davido on her latest single, “If It’s Okay.”

Responding to a fan’s curiosity on X, Nicki unveiled her vision, explained that her choice to team up with Davido was driven by a desire to fuse her fierce hip-hop energy with the rich, rhythmic soul of Afrobeats.

According to her, she wanted a sound that would shake up the music scene—and Davido, with his infectious melodies and lyrical genius, was the only one who could deliver that unique vibe.

“What drew you to Davido for the song ‘If It’s Okay’? In my opinion, he was an ideal choice for this incredible masterpiece! He was speaking that ish,” the user wrote.

She responded;

“That man is an incredible writer & melody maker. It’s always a pleasure working with him b/c of our mutual respect for one another

“I asked him to be a part of it in order to bring out the Afro beats tempo/feeling in it a bit more. Nigeria to the world.”

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That man is an incredible writer & melody maker. It’s always a pleasure working with him b/c of our mutual respect for one another. I asked him to be apart of it in order to bring out the Afro beats
tempo/feeling in it a bit more.
🇳🇬 Naija to the 🌎

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 22, 2024

“If It’s Okay” isn’t just any song; it’s part of Nicki’s 10th-anniversary special edition of her iconic album The Pinkprint, which originally dropped in 2014.

To celebrate a decade of unforgettable hits, Minaj included four fresh new tracks, and this collaboration with Davido is one of the gems that will make fans feel the magic all over again.