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David Adedeji Adeleke is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. David Adedeji Adeleke AKA Davido, Baddest, and ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ (OBO).

Personal bio

Birth name

David Adedeji Adeleke

Date and place of birth

November 21, 1992 (age 27) Atlanta,Georgia, U.S.A

Children

3 (Aurora, Hailey and Ifeanyi David Adeleke)

Present record labels

Sony, Radio corporation of America (RCA), Davdo music worldwide (DMW).

Previous labels

HKN records

Net worth

25 million dollars

David began his music career at Oakwood University. Davido rose to stardom after releasing his second single, ‘Dami Duro’. The Nigerian Musician also has numerous awards and accolades to his name.

Davido’s personal life

Davido dated Chioma Avril Rowland. Davido is also the father of three children from three women namely, Aurora Imade Hailey Veronica and a son Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke.

Death of son

On October 31, 2022, the death of David Ifeanyi Adeleke Jr., the first son and third child of Davido. He was three years old. Ifeanyi drowned in the private swimming pool at the Banana Island residence of the celebrity. Members of Davido’s household staff were questioned by the police A total of eight domestic workers were invited to the police station for questioning after one had initially gone to the police station to report the drowning accident of Ifeanyi. After investigations, six were eventually released by the police as they were not found culpable, with two still in detention,

Davido’s education and early career

David Adeleke was born on Nov. 21, 1992.

Davido was born in Atlanta, Georgia, US, to Mr and Mrs Adedeji Adeleke. Davido’s father is a know Investor and businessman in Nigeria.

Davido lost his mother Veronica Adeleke at an early age.

Davido was enrolled at the British International School located in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. He later gained admission to study Business administration in Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama.

While at Oakwood University, Davido bought some recording and musical equipment to make music.l references. Davido later dropped out of school and moved to Nigeria in 2011.

After deliberations with his Dad, he enrolled at Babcock University, Ogun state and finally graduated in 2015 with a first class in music.

Davido was recounted that his Dad made a promise to his late mother that he will ensure Davido finishes his schooling.

Davido’s music albums

On Oct.30, 2011, Davido released ‘Dami Duro’. The Dami Duro single was co-produced with Shizzi.

Davido later released the music video for Dami duro, which was directed by Clarence peters.

The song late became a hit song in Nigeria, it was aired inamost every media outlet – the introduction of Davido to fame.

Davido released his first album Omo Baba Olowo (Child of a Wealthy Person) in 2012 under HKN Music Record Label.

Omo Baba Olowo had fantastic features like Sina Rambo, Ice Prince, Kay Switch, B-Red, 2 Face and Naeto C. as a guest.

Davido has also worked and released other popular studio albums like:

  • Son of Mercy (2016)
  • A Good Time (2019)
  • A Better Time (2020)

Davido’s ‘A Good Time’ album later become the most-streamed album ever.

Singles

Year Title Album
2011 “Back When” (featuring Naeto C) Omo Baba Olowo
“Dami Duro”
2012 “Ekuro”
“Overseas” (featuring Sina Rambo)
“Gbon Gbon”
“All of You”
“Feel Alright” (featuring Ice Prince)
2013 “One of a Kind” Non-album single
“Gobe”
“Skelewu”
2014 “Aye”
“Tchelete (Goodlife)” (featuring Mafikizolo)
2015 “Dodo”
“Fans Mi” (featuring Meek Mill)
“Owo Ni Koko”
“The Sound” (featuring Uhuru and DJ Buckz)
“The Money” (featuring Olamide)
2016 “Gbagbe Oshi” Son of Mercy
“How Long” (featuring Tinashe)
“Coolest Kid in Africa” (featuring Nasty C)
2017 “If” A Good Time
“Fall”
“Pere” (featuring Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug) Non-album single
“Fia”
“Like Dat”
2018 “Flora My Flawa”
“Assurance” A Good Time
“Nwa Baby” Non-album single
“Wonder Woman”
2019 “Blow My Mind” (featuring Chris Brown) A Good Time
“Risky” (featuring Popcaan)
“D & G” (featuring Summer Walker)
2020 “FEM” A Better Time
“So Crazy” (featuring Lil Baby)
“Jowo”
2021 “The Best” (featuring Mayorkun)
“Champion Sound” (& Focalistic) Non-album single
2022 “Stand Strong” (featuring. Sunday Service Choir) TBA

Davido’s record labels

Davido is the co-founder of the HKN record label with his brother, Adewale Adeleke. Today. Davido later left the HKN record label to steer his own ship.

Davido founded his current record label DMW, in 2016. Davido founded it after signing up with Sony Music.

The DMW record label has many top artists on their payroll, including Teli, Peruzzi, Mayorkun, Dremo and others.

Davido’s net worth

Clacified has a more detailed and dedicated article on Davido’s net worth and source of wealth.

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