Davido – Biography, Life And Story Of David Adeleke, One Of The Nigerian Young Music Stars
Davido Education
David Adeleke was born on Nov. 21,
1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, US, to Adedeji Adeleke and Vero Adeleke as the last
child of five. His father, Adedeji Adeleke is a Nigerian Business magnate and
his mother Vero, a University Lecturer. She passed on March 3, 2003. Davido
attended British International School, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, and
moved to Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama, to study Business
Administration.
Davido Early Career
While in Oakwood University, due
to his musical interest, he got some musical equipment so he could make beats
and record vocal references. At a point, he dropped out because of his grades
and thereafter relocated to Nigeria.
In 2011, he relocated to promote
his career in music but encountered hurdles convincing his father. In his
family, the children are expected to join the family business after
school, but Davido chose a different path entirely. After mutual agreement with
his father, he enrolled into Babcock University, Ogun state and finally
graduated in 2015.
Dami Duro
Before ‘Dami duro’, Davido released his first single ‘Back When’ featuring Naeto C. It was shot by Clarence Peters in London and on Oct.30, 2011, he released ‘Dami Duro’. He co-produced the single with Shizzi which was shot by Clarence, this time, in Lagos. The song Dami duro came with an amazing video in Jan. 2012, and it became the talk of the town with frequent airplay by the media.
Omo Baba Olowo (OBO)
He released his debut studio album
on July 17, 2012, Omo Baba Olowo (Child of a Wealthy Person) under
HKN Music Record Label. Davido was the executive producer of OBO and worked
with other producers like Jay Sleek, Spellz, Maleek Berry, and others. It
featured popular musicians like Sina Rambo, Ice Price, Kay Switch, B-Red, 2
Face and Naeto C. as guest.
O.B.O has seven singles – Back
When (2011), Dami Duro (2011), Ekuro (2012), Overseas (2012), All
Of You (2012), Gbon Gbon (2012) and Fell
Alright (2012). The first four singles were released prior to the
album. Omo Baba Olowo incorporates afro pop and afrobeat
sounds with hip hop. It won the Best R&B/Pop Album at the Headies 2013.
Davido Other Songs and Album
Omo Baba Olowo (OBO)
Omo Baba Olowo (OBO), which means the child of a wealthy person in Yoruba, was Davido’s first studio album. It was released by HKN Music on July 17, 2012. Davido self-produced himself and also collaborated with other producers such as Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, GospelOnDeBeatz, Spellz, Dokta Frabz, Mr Chidoo, Theory Soundz and Shizzi.
Songs in Davido’s Omo Baba Olowo Album (OBO) include:
- All of You
- Back When (featuring Naeto C)
- New Skul Tinz (featuring Sina Rambo and B.Red)
- Video
- Ekuro
- Down
- No Visa (featuring Sina Rambo)
- Enter the Center (featuring B.Red)
- Dollars In the Bank (featuring Kayswitch)
- Sade
- Gbon Gbon
- Feel Alright (featuring Ice Prince)
- Mary Jane
- For You (featuring 2 Face Idiba)
- Overseas (featuring Sina Rambo)
- Dami Duro
- Bless Me
However, some of the songs in the list above were actually singles released before and after the 17 July 2012 album launch date. Those singles were subsequently merged to make up the entire album.
Singles from OBO album include:
- Back When — Released: May 7, 2011
- Dami Duro — Released: October 30, 2011
- Ekuro — Released: January 25, 2012
- Overseas — Released: May 6, 2012
- All of You — Released: September 28, 2012
- Gbon Gbon — Released: October 17, 2012
- Feel Alright — Released: December 8, 2012
Baddest
The Baddest is Davido’s deferred second studio album which was put on hold due to terms on the contract he signed with SONY BMG.
The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Don Jazzy, Runtown, Timaya, Trey Songz, Wale, P-Square and Akon.
Tracks in David’s the Baddest Album include:
- Owo Ni Koko
- Chillin (featuring Naeto C & Runtown)
- Biggest Backside (featuring B-Red)
- Laleyi (Tonight)
- Fans Mi (featuring Meek Mill)
- Kekwanu (featuring Timaya)
- Shayo Galore (featuring Don Jazzy)
- Secret Agenda (featuring P-Square)
- Won Le Ba (featuring Wale)
- Wetin U Say? (featuring Trey Songz)
- Get To You
- All Fingers
- New York City
- Dodo
- The Sound
- Share My Blessings
- Embargo
- Package
- Galilee
Davido has, meanwhile, released several singles from the track list above which he referred to as bonus tracks. They include:
- Owo Ni Koko — Released: November 19, 2014
- The Sound — Released: January 30, 2015
- Fans Mi — Released: June 9, 2015
- Dodo — Released: September 21, 2015
Son of Mercy (EP)
Son of mercy is an extended play released by Davido, containing a total of 5 tracks. The EP features Davido alongside Nasty C, and Tinashe.
Songs in Son of Mercy include:
- Gbagbe Oshi
- Maga 2 Mugu (feat. Simi)
- Coolest Kid in Africa (feat. Nasty C)
- Return
- How Long
A good time
A good time is Davido’s second studio album, it was released in 2019. A good time contains the following tracks:
- “intro”
- “1 Milli”
- “Check Am”
- “Disturbance” (featuring Peruzzi)
- “If”
- “D&G” (featuring Summer Walker)
- “Get to You”
- “Risky” (featuring Popcaan)
- “Sweet in the Middle” (featuring Naira Marley, Zlatan and Wurld)
- “Fall”
- “Green Light Riddim”
- “Big Picture” (featuring Gunna, Dremo and A Boogie)
- “One Thing”
- “Assurance”
- “Blow My Mind” (featuring Chris Brown)
- “Company”
- “Animashaun” (featuring Yonda)
TBA
TBA which isn’t really an album but a collection of several tracklists was released in 2017. It contains the following songs:
- If
- Fall
- Pere (featuring Rae Sremmurd, Young Thug)
- Fia
- Like Dat
- My lilly (featuring Jah Prayzar)
In 2018, Davido released several non-album singles which include:
- Assurance
- Flora My Flawa
- Nwa Baby
- Wonder Woman
Other Business Deals
Someone might be wondering what is
the source of Davido’s wealth? Apart from coming from a wealthy family, Davido
also has some houses in Nigeria and US.
The young music star has signed
some endorsement deal, and he is a brand ambassador to AXE, Travelbeta and some
prominent companies like Pepsi, MTN etc.
On April 6, 2012, Davido was
reported to have signed an endorsement deal of N30 million with MTN, the
largest mobile network in Africa. He was unveiled as the Face of MTN Pulse, a
marketing campaign for youths in Nigeria.
On Oct. 24, 2013, he was also
endorsed by Guinness Nigeria where he performed in the company’s ‘World of More
Concert’, alongside other top Nigerian Music Artiste like Olamide, Wizkid, Tiwa
Savage, D’banj and many more.
On May 9, 2018, he was announced
to have signed an endorsement deal with Infinix mobile, a Hong-Kong based
smartphone manufacturer.
HKN
Davido co-founded HKN Music with
his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke. Today, the record label is home to many
artists. He has also produced for numerous artists like Skales, Tiwa Savage,
Naeto C and many more.
Davido Music WorldWide
Davido founded his music label
DMW, in 2016. He founded it shortly after signing up with Sony Music. Several
top musicians signed under the label imprint. Some of them include: Teli,
Peruzi, Mayorkun, Dremo and others.
Davido Philanthropy
Davido is regarded as one of the
charitable celebrities in Nigeria. He is known to always organising
competitions and giveaways on social media. Davido is also in the habit of supporting
people who have challenges with their school fees. For example, he gave Jide
Sanyaolu 1million for his school fees, and one Deborah, another million naira
recently.
Davido Net Worth
According to naijanews.com as at February, 2019, the Afrobeat singer’s net worth is $25 million.
Davido Awards and Recognitions
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Best Newcomer Award, Kora awards, 2012
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Best International Act: Africa, BET Awards, 2014
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Promising Youth Artist, Dynamix All Youth, 2011
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Best Male West African, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
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Artists of the Year, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
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Best Male Artiste of the Year, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2014
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African Artiste of the Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2014
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Musician of the Year (Male), City People Entertainments Awards, 2014
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Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2018
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Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2014
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Hip Hop World Revelation, The Headies, 2013
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Next Rated, The Headies, 2012
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Male Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
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Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards,
2013
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Best New Act of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2012
Awards And Recognitions For His
Songs
·
Music Video of the Year ‘Aye’ Ben TV Awards, 2014
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Song of the Year, ‘Back When’ Dynamix Youth, 2011
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Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year, ‘Dami Duro’ Channel
O Music Video Awards, 2012
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Best Afro Pop Video ‘Aye’ Nigeria Music Video Awards,
2014
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Song of the Year ‘Aye’ The Headies 2014
·
Song of the Year and Best Pop Single, ‘If’ The
Headies 2018
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Best R&B/Pop Album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’, The Headies 2013
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Hottest Single of the Year ‘Dami Duro’ Nigeria
Entertainments Awards, 2012
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Best Collaboration ‘Gallardo’ Runtown featured
Davido, Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2014
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Hottest Single of the Year, ‘Aye’ Nigeria
Entertainments Awards, 2014
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Best Collabo of the Year ‘Carolina’ Saucekid featured
Davido, 2012
· Best Video by a New Artist (Live beats Choice) ‘Dami Duro’ Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2012
He is also the recipient of a BET Award, a Kora Award, a Channel O Music Video Award, a Ghana Music Award, a Nigeria Music Video Award, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards, 2 African Muzik Magazine Awards, 5 The Headies Awards, 7 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and 2 Dynamix All Youth Awards 4 BillBoards Awards.
Davido is not just the
most Awarded musician in Nigeria but also the most awarded musician in Africa.
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