Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke), born November 21, 1992, in Atlanta and raised in Lagos, is a premier Nigerian Afrobeats singer, songwriter, and producer. Rising to fame with “Dami Duro” (2011), he has released acclaimed albums Omo Baba Olowo (2012)A Good Time (2019), and Grammy-nominated Timeless (2023).
Early Life and Education
- Birth: Born to Chief Deji and the late Veronica Adeleke in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Background: Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and is the youngest of five siblings.
- Education: Attended the British International School in Lagos before moving to the U.S. at age 16 to study business administration at Oakwood University.
- Music Shift: Dropped out of Oakwood to pursue music, later graduating from Babcock University in July 2015 with a music degree.
Music Career
- Breakthrough: Gained national recognition in 2011 with the single “Back When” and established himself as a major force with “Dami Duro” in 2012.
- Style: Known for blending Afrobeats with hip-hop and pop.
- Key Hits: “If” (2017)”Fall” (2017)”Assurance” (2019), and “Unavailable” (2023).
- Achievements: In 2019, he became the first solo African artist to sell out The O2 Arena in London.
- Label: Founder of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) and later established Nine+ Records.
- Labels/Affiliations: Signed with Sony RCA in 2016.
Personal Life and Accolades
- Family: Married Chioma Rowland in 2024; he is a father of six.
- Awards: Won Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards and has received multiple Grammy nominations.
- Recognition: Appointed an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in 2023.
- Net Worth: Estimated at over $20 million, derived from music, endorsements (e.g., MTN, Guinness), and investments.
