His Majesty King Charles III picked Davido’s “Kante” feat. Fave as one of his favorite songs on Commonwealth music playlist in collaboration with Apple music.
King Charles shared his musical playlist that cut across disco, reggae and Afrobeats during Apple Music show ‘The King’s Music Room’ in celebration of Commonwealth, at his Buckingham Palace Office.
Included in his selection is Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke known as Davido’s ‘Kante’, Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones and Rye.
Charles had expressed his love for Davido’s song which featured pidgin English and his love for the language which he stated he tried to speak on his last visit to the country, he added: “Thanks to Afrobeats, it’s becoming more popular around the world.”
The king shares anecdotes about encounters with some of the featured artists, revealing how the songs have brought him comfort and sparked cherished memories.
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others,” Charles said.
“It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places.
“But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.”
The King, who is Head of the Commonwealth, added: “So this is what I particularly wanted to share – songs which have brought me joy.
“This seemed such an interesting and innovative way to celebrate this year’s Commonwealth Day.”
He told his audience: “Thank you for listening. I wish you all every possible blessing.”
Apple said the show also revealed that Charles was a fan of “1930s crooners”.
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