Who is Davido?
David Adedeji Adeleke OON (born November 21, 1992), professionally known as Davido, is a renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential Afrobeats artists of the 21st century, Davido has played a pivotal role in elevating the genre to international acclaim.
Davido Wiki
Real name: David Adedeji Adeleke
Born date: November 21, 1992
Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres: Afrobeats, Afropop, pop
Occupations: Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instruments: Vocals, piano
Labels: DMW, Sony, Columbia, RCA
Formerly of: KB International
Spouse: Chioma Rowland Adeleke
(m. 2023)
Website: iamdavido.com
Instagram: @Davido
More about Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke OON, popularly known as Davido, was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, USA, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria.
He began his music journey as part of the group KB International before pursuing a solo career.
While studying business administration at Oakwood University, Davido dropped out to focus on music production and vocal recording.
Davido gained widespread recognition with the release of “Dami Duro,” the second single from his debut album Omo Baba Olowo (2012).
The album featured seven hit tracks, including “Back When,” “Ekuro,” “Overseas,” “All of You,” “Gbon Gbon,” and “Feel Alright.” His rapid rise to fame was marked by winning the Next Rated award at The Headies in 2012.
Between 2013 and 2015, he released numerous chart-topping singles like “Gobe,” “Skelewu,” “Aye,” and *
“Tchelete (Goodlife).”
In January 2016, Davido signed a record deal with Sony Music and later launched his label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), signing artists like Morravey and Logos Olori.
By July 2016, he had inked a deal with Sony’s RCA Records and released his EP Son of Mercy, featuring tracks like “Gbagbe Oshi,” “How Long,” and “Coolest Kid in Africa.” After renegotiating his contract with Sony in 2017, Davido released global hits such as “If” and “Fall,” with the latter becoming the longest-charting Nigerian pop song on Billboard.
His second studio album, A Good Time (2019), showcased singles like “Assurance” and “Risky,” further cementing his status as an Afrobeats star.
Recognized by New African magazine as one of the 100 most influential Africans in 2019, Davido released his third album, A Better Time, in 2020, and appeared on Time magazine’s Time 100 Next list in 2021.
In March 2023, Davido dropped his fourth studio album, Timeless, solidifying his legacy.
Beyond music, he is a cultural ambassador for Nigeria, a prominent advocate for human rights in Africa, and one of the most-followed African artists on social media.
Davido’s achievements reached new heights in 2023 when he received three Grammy nominations for “Unavailable,” “Feel,” and his album Timeless.
In January 2024, he earned three nominations at the 55th NAACP Image Awards, reflecting his global influence and enduring impact on the music industry.