Davido Biography: Age | Net Worth | Untold Secrets | Songs | Wikis & Albums
By Nathan Sanders
Davido Biography
| Real Name | David Adedeji Adeleke |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Davido |
| Date Of Birth | November 21, 1992 |
| Place Of Birth | Atlanta, USA |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Profession(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Record Label | DMW, 30BG, RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment |
| Active Years | 2011 till date |
| Net worth | $30 Million |
Christened David Adedeji Adeleke but became one of Africa’s best selling musical artistes with the name Davido is a 27 years old Nigerian singer, songwriter and a record producer.
Davido was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta in the United State Of America (USA) but had his time being brought up in Lagos, Nigeria.
He hit the limelight after releasing “Dami Duro” in 2011.
Educational Background
Davido attended British International School in Lagos but later moved to Alabama when he was 16.
Davido started off reading Business Administration in Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, he later drop out to venture into music production.
In 2016, Davido went back to School studying Music in Babcock University and graduated with a degree in Music.
After some years, pictures circulated online seeing Davido serving in NYSC.
Personal Life
Davido is a father of three children and is engaged to the mother of his third child Chioma Avril Rowland.
Early Life & Career
Davido was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His father Adedeji Adeleke is a commercial enterprise mogul and his mom Vero Adeleke turned into a college lecturer.
Davido is the youngest of 5 siblings and his father’s 2nd-born son, he sold musical system while at Oakwood and started out making beats.
He also labored with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo to shape the music act KB International. Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to pursue music complete-time and relocated to London, in which he labored on his vocals.
After returning to Nigeria in 2011, he paused his music career and agreed to honor his father through enrolling at Babcock university.
In July 2015, he graduated from Babcock with a diploma in Music after his father paid the university to begin a song department for an inaugural elegance of one scholar.
HKN
Davido co-founded HKN Music with his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke. Nowadays, the report label is domestic to many artists. He has also produced for several artists like Skales, Tiwa Savage, Naeto C and lots of greater Acts.
Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)
Davido launched his music label Davido Music Worldwide in 2016. He founded it shortly after signing up with Sony Music. Numerous top musicians signed below the label imprint. A number of them consist of: Teli, Peruzzi, Mayorkun, Dremo and others.
Davido Net worth
Davido who’s the owner of Davido Music Worldwide and 30 Billion Gang (30BG) have gathered up an estimated net worth of $30 Million.
Davido Songs & Albums
Below are some of Davido songs & Albums;
| Single | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Blow My Mind (feat. Chris Brown) | Assurance | A Good Time |
| Dami Duro | Coolest Kid In Africa (feat. Nasty C) | Son Of Mercy |
| Fall | Aye | Omo Baba Olowo |
| Fia | Skelewu | |
| Sweet In The Middle (feat. Naira Marley, Zlatan Ibile & Wurld) | Nwa Baby |
Davido Endorsement
On April 6, 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today stated Davido had signed a ₦30 million endorsement cope with MTN. The deal unveiled him as the face of MTN Pulse, an advertising and marketing marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian adolescents.
On October 24, 2013, Pulse Nigeria pronounced Guinness Nigeria had signed Davido for an endorsement deal.
As part of the deal, Davido done on the Guinness International of extra concert along artists inclusive of P-Square, D’banj, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma, Waje and Tiwa Savage.
On May 9, 2018, Guardian Life mentioned Davido had signed an endorsement cope with Infinix Phone, a Hong Kong-based totally phone manufacturer.
Davido Awards
Below are some of the notable awards won by Davido;
| Awards | Year | Awards | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian Teen Choice Award for Celebrity Award | 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Pop Artist of the Year | 2015 |
| City People Music Award for Popular Song of the Year | 2017 | MTV Africa Music Award for Artist of the Year | 2014 |
| The Headies Award for Song of the Year | 2018 | Nigerian Entertainment Award for Best Single | 2017 |
| City People Music Award for Music Artist of the Year (Male) | 2014 | The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Music | 2017 |
| BET Award for Best International Act | 2018 | The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year | 2018 |
| Nigerian Teen Choice Award for Celebrity Award – Top Featured Artist | 2015 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act | 2017 |
| Nigerian Entertainment Award for Afropop Male Artist | 2017 | MTV Africa Music Award for Best Male | 2014,2015 |
| Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Collaboration | 2014 | BET Award for Best International Act: Africa | 2014 |
| Nigeria Entertainment Award for Male Artist of the Year | 2014 | City People Music Award for Best Collabo of the Year | 2015 |
| The Headies Award for Best Pop Single | 2018 |
Social Media
You can connect with Davido using the following social media;
- Instagram: @Davidoofficial
- Twitter: @Davidoofficial
