Davido net worth, biography, achievements

 

David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is unquestionably one of Nigeria’s wealthiest musicians, as well as one of the most successful and famous.

On social media, while on tour, and in his music videos, the OBO, as he is affectionately known, does not shy away from flashing his wealth and jewelry.

During an interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Davido, the Afrobeat artist revealed that some of his jewelry is worth up to $2.5 million on average. With all of this information readily available, Davido’s admirers are understandably curious about his net worth.

The singer has been in the music industry for almost ten years, with numerous international hit songs, record deals, and endorsement deals for millions of dollars, as well as numerous sold-out music events both domestically and internationally.
Davido was born David Adeleke on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, to one of Nigeria’s wealthiest families, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke and his wife Veronica Adeleke, co-founder of Adeleke University in Osun State and CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited.

He attended British International School in Lagos before moving to Oakwood University in Alabama to pursue business administration at the age of 16.

While at Oakwood, Davido purchased musical equipment and began producing beats. He also formed the music group KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo.

Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to focus only on music and traveled to London to perfect his vocals.

Davido suspended his music career after returning to Nigeria in 2011 and agreed to enroll in Babcock University to honor his father.

After his father sponsored the university to build a music department for an initial class of one student, he graduated from Babcock in July 2015 with a second class upper with a degree in music.
Davido’s studio debut single, “Back When,” was released in 2011, followed by “Dami Duro,” produced by Shizzi.
Following his first album, the DMW leader released his second studio album, “A Good Time,” in 2019, and his third studio album, “A Better Time,” in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The album has surpassed 100 million streams on digital platforms since its release last year.

Davido has his own record label, Davido Music Worldwide, which he founded (DMW).

After signing a deal with Sony Music Inc. to release his music archives and songs on the international market, he founded his own label in 2016.

Dremo, Mayorkun, Yonda, Peruzzi, Idowest, May D, and Liya are among the artists signed to the label as of February 2021.
Davido owns two houses in Lagos, Nigeria. One is in Lekki, Lagos, and the other is worth N800 million and is located at Banana Island.
In addition, there is a getaway mansion in Georgia, USA. Davido’s automotive collection is impressive, including:

• Rolls Royce Cullinan 2019 (~₦350 million)
• Bentley Bentayga (₦108 million)
• Bentley Continental GT (~₦95 million)
• Porsche Panamera Turbo S (~₦22.8 million)
• Range Rover Sports (₦84 million — ₦90 million)
• Range Rover SV Autobiography (₦98 million)
• Chevrolet Camaro GS (₦9.4 million)
• Audi R8 (₦23.4 million)
• Audi Q7 (₦12 million)

Among many others.

Davido Music Awards and Recognitions

• Best Newcomer Award, Kora Awards, 2012
• Best International Act: Africa, BET Awards, 2014
• Promising Youth Artist, Dynamix All Youth, 2011
• Best Male West African, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
• Artists of the Year, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
• Best Male Artiste of the Year, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2014
• African Artiste of the Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2014
• Musician of the Year (Male), City People Entertainments Awards, 2014
• Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2018
• Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2014
• Hip Hop World Revelation, The Headies, 2013
• Next Rated, The Headies, 2012
• Male Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
• Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
• Best New Act of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2012

According to Forbes, Davido’s net worth in 2021 is expected to reach $25 million dollars, making him Nigeria’s second richest musician and artist. His hit songs and albums provide the majority of his revenue.

He is the only Nigerian musician with over 750 million YouTube video views, and he makes millions of dollars from his music videos.

His income is also derived from endorsement partnerships with companies such as MTN, Guinness Nigeria, and Infinix Mobile.

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