Davido is a Nigerian song writer and afro-pop musician popularly known as OBO or 30 Billion Gang. We are going to be shedding light on the major aspects of his life.
BIRTH
Davido was born as David Adeleke in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America on November 21, 1992.
PARENTS/SIBLINGS
Davido was born into the family of business tycoon, Adedeji Adeleke and late university lecturer Veronica Adeleke. Davido is the third of four children. His siblings include Adewale Adeleke, Sharon Adeleke-Ademefun and Ashley Adeleke-Adaji.
EDUCATION
Young David had his basic and secondary education at British International School, Lagos. At the age of 16, he was admitted into the Oakwood University, Alabama, USA, there he studied Business Administration for a while before dropping out to pursue music. Davido however went back to school when he studied Music in Babcock University, Remo, Ogun State.
MUSIC
Davido developed keen interest for music when he was still at Oakwood University. During that time, he stayed in the student dormitory despite been a billionaire’s son, this was when he started making his own beats.
He later dropped out of school to pursue his passion for music.
Davido dropped his debut single in 2011, the title of the song was ‘Back When’ featuring Naeto C. He later dropped Dami Duro which most people mistake to be his first song.
Davido’s first album was titled, ‘Omo Baba Olowo'(meaning- child of a wealthy father) in 2012.
Other songs in his debut album include; “Back When”, “Ekuro”, “All of You”, “Gbon Gbon”, “Feel Alright” and “Overseas”.
Awards
Davido has won several awards. Such as the Dynamix all youth award, Headies award, Channel O music videos award, Nigerian Entertainment awards, South African Music Award 2020. Note that all this awards include a variety of categories, not just one.
NET WORTH
As of 2020, Davido’s net worth is estimated as $19 million, he is ranked as the second-richest musician in Nigeria. Davido is known for his exquisite fleet of cars, some of which include: Audi R8 (₦23.4 million), Bentley Bentayga (₦108 million), Porsche Panamera Turbo S (₦22.8 million), Range Rover SV Autobiography (₦98 million), Chevrolet Camaro GS (₦9.4 million), Mercedes-AMG GLS63 (₦45 million), Mercedes G-Wagon (₦21 million), Toyota Land Cruiser (₦30 million).
See some of the cars below:
Houses
The singer has two houses one in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, worth $20 million and the second house is his newly acquired mansion in Banana Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. The exact cost of the house is unknown.
Charges
Although the exact amount the Davido charges per performance is not known, it is alleged that he charges between 10-40 million naira.
Record label
Davido has his own record label known as Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) in Lagos. Signees include: Mayorkun, Dremo, Idowest and Ichaba.
CHILDREN
Davido is a proud father of three children. His first child, Imade Aurora Adeleke was born in 2015 by Fashion enthusiast Sophia Momodu. His second child is named Hailey Veronica Adeleke was born in 2017 by Atlanta based model, Amanda.
His last child is named Ifeanyi David Adeleke and he was born by Chioma Rowland.
WIFE
Davido is not married but he is engaged to the mother of his son Chioma Avril Rowland who he proposed to in 2019. They are to get married soon.
So, there you have it this is basically all you need to know about everybody’s favourite Davido!