Davido has shared how he got a $300K gift from his billionaire father.
According to Davido, his father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke came to watch him perform at his State Farm Arena concert in Atlanta and after the show, he got a well done message from him and a $300K gift.
In his 2012 hit single ‘Dami Duro,’ Davido boasts about being the father of a wealthy man, and although the Afrobeats megastar has gone on to build his own wealth, he reveals that he still occasionally gets sent money by his dad.
“If I tell you that my dad doesn’t give his kids money, I will be lying to you,” Davido said while sharing that although he makes a lot of money off music, which he uses to promote and market his work, he still occasionally gets monetary gifts from his father.
Davido also shared that he co-produced a couple of songs for his upcoming album ‘5ive’.
The award-winning superstar shared that he produced his first single ‘Back When’ featuring iconic rapper Naeto C and for his upcoming album, he tapped into this part of his creativity.
“With this album, I did a lot of co-production. We got back in that bag.”
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Davido recently released the tracklist for his upcoming album, which is scheduled for an April 18 release.
The project will feature guest appearances from Afrobeats stars Omah Lay and Victony. Other Nigerian artists on the album include OdumoduBlvck and Chike, whom he featured on the single ‘Fund.’
The album also features international stars led by Jamaican star YG Marley, whom he featured on the song ‘Awuke’, released as the first single of the album. Other Carribean stars on the album include Shensea and 450.
American R&B and his long-term collaborator Chris Brown also appears on the album. 3 time Grammy winner Victoria Monet and Latin pop star Becky G also feature on the album.
South African music star Musa Keys also appears on the album after featuring on the Davido’s Grammy nominated single ‘Unavailable’ off his record single ‘Unavaialble’ off his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’.
The superstar also features French hitmakers Dadju & Tay C as the tracklist showcases his desire to cater to multiple markets in a reflection of his status as a global star.
While recently appearing on a Twitch livestream hosted by alternative music star and streamer Cruel Santino, the Afrobeats star revealed the reason behind the title for his upcoming album ‘5ive’.
Ahead of his upcoming album, Davido has released three singles, with the latest being the uptempo Amapiano party-starter ‘Be There Still.’
Davido Reveals Defining Moment of Music Career
The Grammy-nominated singer revealed that his 2012 breakout hit, “Dami Duro,” was the defining moment that changed the course of his music career.
Davido shared that the song’s massive popularity caught the attention of Nigeria’s then-President, Goodluck Jonathan, and his father, Deji Adeleke, who had previously opposed his music ambitions.
According to Davido, his father had even deployed the police and military in attempts to shut down his early shows.
However, the overwhelming success of “Dami Duro” not only softened his father’s disapproval but also reportedly led to the song becoming President Jonathan’s ringtone.
He credited the track with turning things around and securing his father’s support for his music career.
Davido described their relationship as stronger than ever, noting that they’ve gone from a once-strained connection to becoming “best friends.”
“At that point, people started advising my dad to allow me to do music. I went further and accepted to return to school. I said I didn’t have to run away, that I should have spoken to him. No way, I was younger then, and he was unapproachable.
“I told him I was scared of him. Then I was a kid. Now, we are best friends, we talk about everything. He comes to all my shows. He is very involved in my business.”
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