Nigerian megastar, Davido, has shared how his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, had to refund $200K to get him out of a contract.
According to him, at the early stage of his career, after scoring the hit single ‘Dami Duro’ as a 17-year-old, he was offered a record deal worth 200,000 USD.
“My Dad found out someone gave me $200K for a contract, he called them, gave them back their money and cancelled the contract,” Davido said, narrating the early days of his career where he found success as a teenager and how this made pursuing a university education tough.
“He didn’t want me to owe anybody but I was feeling like you’re a whole billionaire and you don’t want to give me money, so I had to go find my way. Thank God he did (cancel the contract) because I would have just been getting off the contract like two years ago.”
Davido
The story of the Afrobeats sensation’s first professional contract has been shared by businessman Tosin Ashafa, who is one of the investors behind the contract.
In a post on his X account, he recounted how the musician’s father bought out the contract.
Choosing between his ‘A Good Time’ tour and the ‘Timeless’ tour, the five-time Grammy nominee opted for his ‘Timeless’ tour, which he described as a landmark moment that saw him share his music with fans in sold-out Arenas.
Davido recently announced the dates for his ‘5 Alive’ tour, which is set to kick off in the coming weeks.
The multi-award-winning star announced 13 dates, including the 60,000 capacity Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the United Kingdom, which he will be headlining in the landmark concert alongside American hip hop icon 50 Cent and multi-Grammy-winning singer Mary J Blige.
Davido will make two stops in Canada. The 5 Alive tour will visit the famous 19,000-capacity Scotia Bank Arena and the 10,000-seater Place Bell.
The major part of the tour will take place in the United States, where Davido announced 10 dates, including the famous State Farm Arena in Atlanta and Barclays Centre in Texas.
At the tour, Davido will thrill fans with his hit singles, including songs from his recently released fifth album, ‘5ive’.
Released on April 18, 2025, ‘5ive’ features 17 tracks and multiple guest appearances from music stars worldwide.
Sarah Martins Begs Davido After He Slammed Her
Nigerian social media users were shocked to see actress Sarah Martins share an apology video following her comment about Davido.
His decision to name his restaurant after himself ignited mixed feelings among his fans.
One of his fans, Sarah Martins, went online to express her opinion, adding that it should have been named after his wife, Chioma Adeleke, seeing as she’s an amazing and passionate chef.
After getting a response from Davido, the actress apologised to the singer for writing such a thing about him, adding that food critic Opeyemi Famakin misled her.
“One and only 001 @davido. The king himself, the crown of my sis Chioma, the apple of our eyes ( 30BGs) pls I’m truly sorry if you felt disrespected Na @opeyemifamakin cause amI was misinformed by his post. My KING, my movie dropped today on my YouTube channel SARAH MARTINS TV, is a beautiful comic story and extremely entertaining and hilarious, do well to watch and laugh and forgive me 🙏.
“You can also support my hardwork with a shout out by telling your fans to go watch my movie 😭😭😭😭. I get faith, you be kind man and you fit shock me by granting my request 🙏🙏😭😭😭😭😭😭”
Sarah Martins
Peeps reacted as Sarah Martins apologises to Davido.
“I wasn’t comfortable when I saw that post, but I knew it’s free a place of love…love you more admitting your wrongs. You would have admit without mentioning Opeyemi, but is fine!”
@classic_ulo
“Thanks for the apology you are indeed a good person hope @davido will accept this with a good heart.”
@godfavorlisa
“@davido Please forgive her, I don’t think she intended to disrespect you or Chiom Chiom banyi. Please forgive.”
@lucci_gucci_official
“Someone who recognizes their mistakes deserves to be forgiven big to you my beautiful Sarah.”
@mistica_gnans
“@davido picture deleted. Please forgive and promote her movie sir, even if its in your story… you dey do more than that Normally. My love to 002 Nwannnem. Peaceout.”
@zynnyken
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