Davido – Na Money Ft. The Cavemen & Angélique Kidjo

“Na Money” is track 11 on Davido’s album Timeless, released March 31, 2023. At 2:41, it features Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen and Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo, produced by 1da Banton.

Production and Vibe
The beat is rooted in highlife and Afro-fusion, built on live guitar riffs, brass stabs, and a bouncy percussive groove. It’s brighter and more organic than the amapiano-heavy tracks earlier on the album. 1da Banton blends traditional highlife instrumentation with modern Afrobeats drums, giving it a sound that feels both nostalgic and current. The live feel makes it stand out as one of the most musically rich cuts on Timeless.

Lyrics and Message
The title says it all: “Na Money.” The song is a conversation about money, hustle, and lifestyle, but it’s delivered with humor and swagger rather than greed.

Davido opens with lines about wealth and success, The Cavemen add their highlife flavor with call-and-response vocals, and Angélique Kidjo comes in with her signature powerful vocals, elevating the track internationally. The chorus repeats “Na money, na money, na money I get” — it’s a celebration of financial freedom and the lifestyle that comes with it.

It’s not just flexing though. The song also nods to the reality that money solves problems and changes how people move, which fits the broader theme of resilience and elevation on Timeless.

Role on Timeless
After the romantic vibe of “Kante,” “Na Money” shifts the energy back to confidence and celebration. It’s one of the few tracks on the album that leans heavily into live instrumentation and pan-African collaboration.

Bringing in Angélique Kidjo, a Grammy-winning icon, and The Cavemen, who are reviving highlife for a new generation, shows Davido’s intent to connect Afrobeats to its roots and push it globally.

Vocal Delivery
Davido keeps it melodic and conversational. The Cavemen add harmonies and ad-libs that give it a band feel, while Kidjo’s verse and chorus in French and English add authority and global appeal. The contrast between the three voices makes the track dynamic.

Reception
“Na Money” was praised for its production and cultural significance. Fans loved the highlife revival, and the feature from Kidjo gave the song international credibility. It became one of the most talked-about collaborations on Timeless for bridging generations and genres.

Why It Stands Out
Live instrumentation: The guitar and brass make it feel organic and timeless.
Cross-generational collab: Davido, The Cavemen, and Kidjo represent three eras of African music.
Replay value: The hook is catchy and the groove is danceable without being generic.

Credits: Written and composed by Davido, Angélique Kidjo, Benjamin James, Godson Epelle, Kingsley Okorie. Produced by 1da Banton. Features by The Cavemen and Angélique Kidjo.