Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria.
Davido started his music career in 2011 with the release of his debut single, “Back When,” which featured Nigerian rapper Naeto C. He rose to prominence in 2012 with the release of his hit single “Dami Duro” and has since become one of the most popular musicians in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Over the years, Davido has released several albums, including “Omo Baba Olowo” (2012), “A Good Time” (2019), and “A Better Time” (2020). He has won several awards, including BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and MOBO Awards, among others.
Aside from music, Davido is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has supported several causes and initiatives aimed at helping people in need, including education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
Davido is also a father of three children, two daughters, and a son, and is married to his longtime girlfriend, Chioma Avril Rowland.
Singer Davido has had to mourn friends and family members who he loves on several occasions. Here are some notable instances:
- Veronica Adeleke was a renowned Nigerian singer and university lecturer. She was best known as singer Davido’s mother and the wife to Nigerian billionaire Adedeji Adeleke. Before her demise in 2003, Veronica was a lecturer at Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria. She had also founded a band known as David’s Band, which released a few tracks.
- David Ifeanyi Adedeji Adeleke Jr was the son of the Afrobeats singer and his fiancée, chef Chioma Rowland. Lagos state police confirmed to BBC on Tuesday (1 November) that the child died after an incident in the home on Monday (31 October 2022). Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin told the broadcaster that one of couple’s domestic staff called the police at 10pm local time (9pm GMT) on Monday.
- In 2017, Davido lost two close friends, Tagbo Umeike and DJ Olu, within days of each other. Both deaths were surrounded by controversy and were difficult for Davido to handle.
- In 2018, Davido’s uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, passed away. Adeleke was a prominent politician in Nigeria, and his death was a blow to Davido and his family.
- In 2020, Davido’s fiancée, Chioma, lost her father to illness. Davido was devastated by the loss and took time off from social media to be with Chioma and her family.
- In 2021, Davido’s bodyguard, Tijani Olamilekan, passed away. Davido took to social media to express his grief and honor Olamilekan’s memory.
- In 2021, Davido lost his close friend and associate, Habeeb Uthman, popularly known as Obama DMW. Obama DMW passed away due to heart failure, and his death visibly shook Davido.
Despite these difficult losses, Davido has continued to push forward and use his music to honor the memory of those he has lost.
