26 Mind-Blowing Facts About Davido
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Born David Adedeji Adeleke on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, by billionaire father Adedeji Adeleke.
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Late mother Vero Adeleke was a university lecturer.
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Youngest of five siblings, third-born son in family.
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Studied business at Oakwood University at age 16.
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Dropped out to pursue music, producing beats early.
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Formed KB International group with cousins B-Red, Sina Rambo.
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Graduated Babcock University in 2015; father funded department.
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Debut single "Back When" featured Naeto C in 2011.
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Rose to fame with "Dami Duro" single in 2011.
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Released debut album Omo Baba Olowo in 2012.
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Won Next Rated award at The Headies in 2012.
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Hits like "Gobe," "Skelewu," "Aye" from 2013-2015.
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Signed Sony Music deal in January 2016.
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Founded Davido Music Worldwide label in 2016.
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"If" single in 2017 sparked global social media frenzy.
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"Fall" became longest-charting Nigerian song on Billboard.
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Second album "Good Time" released in 2019, over 1B streams.
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Founded 30BG (30 Billion Gang), a fanbase and lifestyle brand.
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Named among 100 most influential Africans in 2019.
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Performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2020.
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Named one of Africa's 50 most powerful people in 2020.
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Raised $608,000 (approx.) for orphanages via social media in 2021.
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Performed at 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.
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Fourth album Timeless earned three Grammy nominations in 2023.
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Married Chioma Rowland in June 2024; received Nigeria’s OON honor.