Biography
Early career
father paid the university to start a music department for an inaugural class of one student.[16][17]
David adamma david Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[2] His father Adedeji Adeleke (born 1957) is a business magnate from Nigeria, and his mother Vero Adeleke (1963–2003) was a university lecturer.[11][12] Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father's third-born son.[13][14] He attended the British International School in Lagos, and at the age of 16, he returned to the U.S. to study business
administration at Oakwood University.[13][15] While at Oakwood, Davido bought musical equipment and started making beats.[16] He also formed the music act KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo.[15] Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to pursue music full-time and relocated to London, where he worked on his vocals.[16] After returning to Nigeria in 2011, Davido paused his music career and agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University, from which he graduated in July 2015, with a degree in music after his
On February 25, 2013, Davido released the Shizzi-produced track "Gobe".[36] It was ranked second on Premium Times' list of the Top 10 songs of 2013.[37] In a review for Vanguard newspaper, Charles Mgbolu said the song "exudes fun from start to finish".[38] Godfather Productions recorded the song's music video in South Africa.[39] Davido announced on Twitter "One of a Kind" would be released on May 13, 2013.[40] Shizzl also produced the song.[41] Tebza of Godfather Productions recorded and directed the song's music video in South Africa; it depicts a united Africa that is rich in culture and music.[42]
"Skelewu" was released on August 13, 2013.[43] It was ranked fifth on Premium Times' list of the top 10 songs of 2013.[37][44] On August 18, 2013, Davido promoted "Skelewu" by uploading an instructional dance video to YouTube; the release was accompanied by an announcement of a "Skelewu" dance competition.[45][46] "Skelewu" was supported with two music videos;[47] the first was directed by Sesan and released on October 15, 2013.[48] It was uploaded to YouTube using a parody account. Shortly after the video's release, Davido said someone betrayed him by releasing it and that he would make another video with Moe Musa, a UK-based music video director.[49] Sesan criticized Davido and his management for releasing inaccurate statements.[50][51] Moa Musa recorded and directed the official music video for "Skelewu" in London, and it was released in October 2013.[52]
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Early life and education
David Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[2] His father Adedeji Adeleke (born 1957) is a business magnate from Nigeria, and his mother Vero Adeleke (1963–2003) was a university lecturer.[11][12] Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father's third-born son.[13][14] He attended the British International School in Lagos, and at the age of 16, he returned to the U.S. to study business administration at Oakwood University.[13][15] While at Oakwood, Davido bought musical equipment and started making beats.[16] He also formed the music act KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo.[15] Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to pursue music full-time and relocated to London, where he worked on his vocals.[16] After returning to Nigeria in 2011, Davido paused his music career and agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University, from which he graduated in July 2015, with a degree in music after his father paid the university to start a music department for an inaugural class of one student.[16][17]The album's third single "Ekuro" was released on January 25, 2012. Its music video was recorded and directed in Miami by Antwan Smith.[31] Nigerian singer Aramide released a soulful cover of the song.[32] The album's fourth single "Overseas" was released on May 6, 2012; an unfinished version of the song was leaked prior to its official release.[33][34] The GospelOnDeBeatz-produced track "All of You" was released as the album's fifth single on September 28, 2012; Davido said he recorded the song with GospelOnDeBeatz' whom he met at a mall.[35]
Music Career
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David Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[2] His father Adedeji Adeleke (born 1957) is a business magnate from Nigeria, and his mother Vero Adeleke (1963–2003) was a university lecturer.[11][12] Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father's third-born son.[13][14] He attended the British International School in Lagos, and at the age of 16, he returned to the U.S. to study business administration at Oakwood University.[13][15]
While at Oakwood, Davido bought musical equipment and started making beats.[16] He also formed the music act KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo.[15] Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to pursue music full-time and relocated to London, where he worked on his vocals.[16] After returning to Nigeria in 2011, Davido paused his music career and agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University, from which he graduated in July 2015, with a degree in music after his father paid the university to start a music department for an inaugural class of one student.[16][17]