Maison Martell has announced Davido, the award-winning singer-songwriter and record producer, as its new Standout Swift”. ‘By this announcement, he will become an international ambassador for the cognac house, which according to the company, where he shares a sense of freedom and audacity, as well as the will to pave the way for others and create a legacy for future generations.
Speaking on reasons why they chose the Nigerian superstar to be the face of the brand, Maison Martell representatives said that “Although his songs are the soundtrack to Nigerian nights, Davido’s fame extends far beyond the borders of Africa. Over the past decade, he has raised the bar by shifting from the norm, reaching milestones that have brought the Naija music scene to international prominence. His roots in both the United States and Nigeria help to create a link for cultural tolerance amongst its fan base, making him particularly influential among the emerging leaders who are shaping the future”.
For Martell, a ‘Standout swift’ is someone who challenges convention and opens the way for others and Davido certainly has that power.
Martell’s release made available to Friday Treat said, “Davido and Martell are above all the story of an encounter.
Davido is fired by the same creative energy as Martell. His songs are a way for him to express his unique talent and his bold personality and – above and beyond that – to speak for his generation,” comments César Giron, CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët.
Davido launched his own production company DMW (Davido Music World) to inspire creativity by paving the way for talented young musicians. Like Martell, he is creating a legacy that starts, but does not end with him”.
In his response, Davido said, “I am proud to go on this incredible adventure with Martell, as I know we are pursuing the same goal: opening the way for others, each within our own creative field. We share the same idea that we rise by lifting others. Through my songs, I want to show the new generation that anything is possible. That’s what I love about Martell’s history and expertise: the capacity to continually reinvent tradition”.
“For Pernod Ricard Nigeria, the collaboration with Davido represents a major step that will contribute to further raising the profile of contemporary Nigerian culture and bringing it to a worldwide audience,” said Sola Oke, Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria.
The new Martell ‘Blue Swift’ campaign featuring Davido will be unveiled later this year.
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