Davido
Biography
Davido Biography
Full Name
David Adedeji Adeleke
Stage Name
Davido
Date of Birth
November 21, 1992
Age
34 (as of 2026)
Country
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Hometown
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genre
Afrobeats, Afro-pop, Afrofusion
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Record Executive
Years Active
2011–Present
Record Label
Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Sony Music RCA Records
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Early Life
David Adedeji Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and raised primarily in Lagos, Nigeria. He developed a passion for music while studying in the United States before returning to Nigeria to pursue a professional music career.
Despite coming from a successful business family, Davido chose to build his own reputation through music and quickly became one of Africa’s biggest stars.
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Career
Davido rose to fame in 2011 with his breakthrough hit Dami Duro, which established him as one of Nigeria’s most exciting young artists.
He later founded Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), signing and mentoring several successful artists.
Throughout his career, Davido has collaborated with numerous international and African artists, including Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Summer Walker, Musa Keys, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Focalistic, and YG Marley.
His music has earned billions of streams worldwide, making him one of the most influential figures in modern Afrobeats.
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Top Songs
* Fall
* If
* FIA
* Unavailable (feat. Musa Keys)
* Feel
* Aye
* Assurance
* Blow My Mind (feat. Chris Brown)
* Be There Still
* Funds (feat. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike)
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Albums
* Omo Baba Olowo
* A Good Time
* A Better Time
* Timeless
* 5ive
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Awards & Achievements
* 🏆 BET Awards winner
* 🏆 MTV Africa Music Awards winner
* 🏆 MOBO Awards winner
* 🏆 AFRIMA Awards winner
* 🏆 Headies Awards winner
* 🌍 Billions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.
* 🌍 One of Africa’s most-streamed artists.
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Musical Style
Davido’s music blends:
* Afrobeats
* Afro-pop
* Afrofusion
* Dancehall
His songs often explore themes of love, celebration, success, relationships, family, and African culture.
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Latest Releases
Davido continues to release chart-topping music. His recent songs include:
* Be There Still
* Funds
* Lover Boy
* Offa Me
* With You
He continues to tour globally while expanding the influence of Afrobeats around the world.
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Social Media
* Instagram: @davido
* X (Twitter): @davido
* Facebook: Davido
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Why Davido Is Popular
Davido is recognized as one of the artists who helped take Afrobeats to a global audience. His energetic performances, memorable hit songs, and collaborations with artists from Africa, Europe, and North America have earned him millions of fans worldwide.
As the founder of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), he has also played a major role in developing and promoting new African talent.
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