“My music career isn’t successful because of my dad’s money” – Davido

• Nigerian music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido refutes claims that his success is due to his father’s wealth.
• He discusses on ‘Business Untitled’ podcast, asserting that talent, not money, drives his achievements.
• Davido acknowledges initial challenges due to his wealthy background but emphasizes his acceptance in the industry stems from his talent.
• He credits his talent and dedication for industry acceptance, not his family’s financial status.

Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reiterated that his flourishing career in the music industry is not a product of his father’s wealth.

In an interview on the American podcast ‘Business Untitled,’ Davido debunked the notion that his success can be attributed solely to his family’s affluent background.

Addressing misconceptions surrounding his rise to stardom, Davido emphasized that while his father’s financial status might have initially posed challenges, it did not pave his path to success.

He highlighted the presence of individuals from wealthier backgrounds who attempted to carve their niche in the entertainment industry but failed to attain comparable levels of accomplishment.

The self-proclaimed “Omo Baba Olowo” shared that his early days in the music industry were marked by skepticism due to his family’s wealth.

However, he expressed gratitude for being acknowledged and accepted primarily on the basis of his talent and skillset.

“There are many billionaires in Nigeria, even richer than my father… And there are people [billionaire’s children] who have tried to do what I have tried to do: music, entertainment, business. But mine has been successful because of my values,” Davido said.

Reflecting on his journey, Davido credited his acceptance in the industry to his inherent talent and dedication to his craft.

He emphasized that his musical prowess and commitment to delivering quality content played pivotal roles in garnering widespread recognition and acclaim.

“The biggest challenge I had when I started music was that my father is wealthy. But I got accepted for one reason and that reason is that I am good, talented. I don’t think I would have ever been accepted if I wasn’t good at what I do,” he added.