Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. He is popularly known for his Afrobeat and Afropop music.
Biography:
Davido was born to Nigerian billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke and his late wife Veronica Adeleke. He attended the British International School in Lagos before moving to the United States to study business administration at Oakwood University, Alabama. However, he dropped out after two years to focus on his music career.
Davido's music career started in 2011 when he released his debut single "Dami Duro", which became an instant hit. He then went on to release his debut album "Omo Baba Olowo" in 2012, which featured hit singles like "All of You", "Ekuro", "Overseas" and "Gbon Gbon".
Since then, Davido has released several hit songs and albums, including "A Good Time" (2019), which won him the "Album of the Year" at the 2020 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA).
Wiki:
Name: David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido)
Born: November 21, 1992
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Genre: Afrobeat, Afropop
Years active: 2011 - Present
Age:
As of 2023, Davido is 30 years old.
Family:
Father: Adedeji Adeleke
Mother: Veronica Adeleke (deceased)
Siblings: Sharon, Ashley, Coco, and Adewale Adeleke
Partner: Chioma Avril Rowland (engaged)
Net worth:
According to Forbes, as of 2021, Davido's net worth is estimated to be $70 million. He has made his fortune through music sales, endorsements, and his record label, DMW (Davido Music Worldwide), which he founded in 2016.
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