Popular music sensation, Davido was born David Adedeji Adeleke to Elder Deji Adeleke and mrs. Veronica Adeleke(of blessed memory) on November 21st 1992 in Atlanta, georgia in the United states of America.
There was some much joy as another child had come into family,little did they know that a star was born.
After sometime abroad,young David was brought to his homeland so as not to forget his roots, he attended the prestigious British international school,Lagos.
Then in 2003, tragedy struck,his beloved mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, who was a lecturer at Babcock university, was snatched away by the cold hands of death,David was devastated but this didn't stop the little giant as he braced himself up and decided to move on.
David discovered music at the tender age of 11 and at 18 he set up one of Nigeria's celebrated music labels, HKN music. When asked about his inspiration, he says it is because of his mom, he recalls his mom being an entertainer and he would like to follow her footsteps,“...she’s the reason I do what I do.... she loved to entertain and I plan on carrying that legacy...”.
David's beautiful Mum
After training and gathering experience in several music studios, he started digging deeply into music in High school, His major breakthrough came in 2011 when he produced his hit track ''Back when'', he quickly developed a fanbase (14 to 29 year olds), Then after sometime he dropped his major hitsong ''Dami duro'', this song dominated Nigeria's music industry for a while as the song was on everybody's lips.
The instrumental was something else and after sometime he collaborated with Clarence Peters and produced one of the best videos ever in the Nigerian music Industry.
After his release of his two hitsongs, David was heavily booked for shows and he became as busy as ever,below is a small list of the big events and shows he performed at
The Music Meets Runway Show
PSquare Invasion Concert
“This is Lynxxx” Campus Tour
Vivendi Fashion Show
Clan by Deola Sagoe
Loud on Sound Concert
Koko Concert London
Elite Model Look 2011 and many others
Rhythm Unplugged,
Echo 2011,
Access Bank End of year Party
The Sahara End of year concert.
David has worked with many big artistes in the Nigerian music industry, artistes like, Ice prince,2face,wizkid,Olamide,Kcee and many more.
He recently acquired a mansion in lekki and is managed by 21 year old Asa Asika.
David, you are a mentor to many and you have touched people with your music, you make people happy and eager to dance, you put joy in people's hearts through your music.
As you clock 21 more years and achievements ahead, you have already written your name in the history of Nigerian music and nobody can change that, continue doing what you know how to do best and May the good lord continue to bless you.
Love you man! (no homo) hahaha just kidding!!
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