When you talk about global stars in the world music industry Davido has won the hearts of so many people which has made him the most influential celebrity in Nigeria and Africa. If you are a big fan, Davido net worth, biography and facts are a good handful of information you should know.
Davido is a musician and the founder of DMW, a music record label based in Nigeria which has brought up young stars in the industry.
Davido’s Profile
- Name: David Adeleke
- Age: 29 Years (2021)
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1992
- State of Origin: Osun State
- Marital Status: Not Married
- Parents: Chief Adedeji Adeleke & Dr Vero Adeleke
- Children: Hailey Veronica Adeleke, David Adedeji Adeleke Jr., Aurora Imade Adeleke
Biography
David Adeleke Adedeji popularly known as Davido was born on the 21st of November 1992 in Atlanta Georgia, the United States by Chief Adedeji Adeleke & Dr. Vero Adeleke. In 1996 the Adeleke’s returned to Nigeria and proceeded to the British international school, Lekki.
In 2010 Davido gained admission into Oakwood University in Alabama, the United States to study Business Administration after which he dropped out of school to pursue his music career.
Career
Davido had developed a passion for music since his early teenage years, despite being into a family where education and business have been the thriving force, the music duo had a passion for beat making after buying various instruments while in the university.
He worked with his cousins, B-Red and Sina Rambo during his course of study, he decided to drop out and focus on his music in London.
In 2011 Davido returned to Nigeria after his father insisted he bags a degree, the record label boss enrolled at Babcock University to study music. According to the university, the music department was deliberately set up by his father so as to support his passion for the quest of bagging a degree.
In 2013 davido dropped a debut album titled “Omo Baba Olowo” which 2 major of his song Dami Duro & Gobe Became a massive hit that year. The songs topped the premium times music charts. Since then Davido has realized several hits that have broken records in various charts and streaming platforms.
Awards
Davido has won several awards both locally and internationally ranging from the Headies awards to BET Awards, making him the first African artist to make it to the Best African Act. He also got several awards from Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack for most streamed music.
Personal Life
Davido is currently engaged to Chioma Avril Rowland who was also a Babcock student, he currently has 3 children which are Ifeanyi Adedeji Adeleke (son), Hailey Veronica Adeleke (daughter), Aurora Imade Adeleke (daughter)
Controversies
David has always been amidst several controversies the moment he rose to fame, there are various controversies surrounding the death of his mother, the death of one of his crew, his baby mamas, and his girlfriend Chioma.
Davido Net Worth
Davido net worth is estimated at $8.4billion by Forbes making him one of the richest musicians in Africa.
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