Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has praised fellow Afrobeats star Davido for demonstrating exceptional professionalism during the filming of their 2021 collaboration, High, revealing that the superstar stayed on set until the final shot despite having another engagement to attend. The revelation has offered a refreshing reminder that, in an entertainment industry where celebrity schedules can sometimes appear busier than government offices on budget day, commitment to a colleague’s project still matters.
In a post shared on October 11, 2026, Adekunle Gold recalled how Davido arrived on time, brought positive energy to the production and remained until filming was completed, even though the shoot was running late. The singer’s account has renewed attention on the relationship between the two artists, with Davido receiving praise for prioritising the successful completion of the project over a competing appointment.
Davido’s Commitment Goes Beyond Showing Up for the Camera
Adekunle Gold explained that the memorable incident occurred on August 4, 2021, when the pair had just finished shooting the music video for High. According to his account, Davido had somewhere else to be, but the production took longer than expected. Rather than disappear when the schedule became inconvenient, he remained on set until the final shot was captured.
Gold also praised Davido for arriving on time, maintaining a positive attitude and making no complaints about the extended shoot. In his account, the singer’s priority was ensuring that the video was completed properly. Apparently, while some people treat a scheduled appearance as permission to arrive, perform and vanish, Davido understood that collaboration sometimes requires staying until the director can finally say, “That’s a wrap!”
High’ Collaboration Continues to Deliver Lessons in Teamwork
Released on September 3, 2021, High brought Adekunle Gold and Davido together on an Afro-pop track produced by Pheelz. The accompanying official music video was also released that day, giving fans a visual experience to complement the collaboration. The song subsequently appeared on Adekunle Gold’s 2022 album, Catch Me If You Can, and its success helped establish the collaboration as a notable entry in both artists’ catalogues.
Gold’s latest recollection highlights an aspect of music production that audiences rarely get to see: the patience, coordination and cooperation required behind the scenes. In the satirical courtroom of celebrity professionalism, Davido’s decision to remain until the final shot would appear to have earned him a favourable verdict. Perhaps the entertainment industry could introduce a new award category for artists who stay until the work is finished, although the organisers might first need to confirm that the nominees have not already left for another event.
Adekunle Gold’s tribute is ultimately a reminder that genuine collaboration involves more than recording a verse, appearing in a video or collecting applause when the finished product becomes successful. Davido’s reported commitment to the High video has earned him public recognition from his colleague, while the story offers an encouraging example of professionalism in Nigerian music. OGM News NG will continue to follow developments surrounding the artists and their musical collaborations, so stay tuned for further updates.
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