Full Name: David Adedeji Adeleke
Stage Name: Davido
Date of Birth: November 21, 1992
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
State of Origin: Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Businessman
Early Life and Education
Davido was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and moved back to Lagos, Nigeria, at a young age. He comes from a wealthy and influential family; his father, Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian business magnate, while his mother, Veronica Adeleke, was a university lecturer.
He developed an interest in music early on and was inspired by American hip-hop and Afrobeat. He attended Oakwood University in the USA before dropping out to pursue music full-time.
Career
Davido started his music career in 2011 with the release of his single “Back When”, which gained popularity in Nigeria. He later signed with HKN Music and Sony Music before founding his own label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
His music style includes:
Afrobeats
Afropop
Hip-Hop
R&B
Notable songs include:
“Fall”
“If”
“FIA”
“Assurance”
“Blow My Mind” (feat. Chris Brown)
Davido has collaborated with international artists such as Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Summer Walker, and others.
Achievements
Winner of numerous awards including BET Awards, The Headies, MTV Africa Music Awards, and AMVCA
Known as one of the biggest African music exports globally
Recognized for popularizing Afrobeats internationally
Performed at major international events and festivals
Holds a Guinness World Record for streaming numbers
Personal Life
Davido is a father to three children and has been open about his family life. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting education and community initiatives in Nigeria.
He is celebrated for his charismatic performances, catchy music, and contribution to bringing Afrobeats to the global stage.
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