Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born David Adedeji Adeleke on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and developed a passion for music at a young age. Davido’s music style blends Afrobeats, Afropop, and dancehall, making him one of the most influential musicians in Africa.
— Early Life and Education
Davido attended the British International School in Lagos and later studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to pursue music full-time. His father, Chief Deji Adeleke, is a Nigerian business magnate, and his late mother, Vero Adeleke, was a university lecturer.
— Music Career
Davido’s music career took off in 2011 with his debut single “Back When,” featuring Naeto C. He gained mainstream attention with his hit single “Dami Duro” and released his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012. The album spawned several hit singles, including “Ekuro,” “Overseas,” and “All of You.”
— Notable Achievements
– Awards: Davido has won numerous awards, including the Next Rated award at The Headies in 2012, Best African Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards, and Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards.
– Albums: His notable albums include “A Good Time” (2019), “A Better Time” (2020), and “Timeless” (2023).
– Collaborations: Davido has collaborated with international artists like Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, and Chris Brown.
– Record Label: He founded his record label, Davido Music Worldwide, and later established Nine+ Records in collaboration with UnitedMasters.
— Personal Life
Davido married Chioma Rowland in June 2024, and he has six children. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in May 2023.