Also known as: Nigerian Afrobeat Singer, Davido · the 30BG boss · Afrobeats superstar Davido · David Adedeji Adeleke · Afrobeats icon
Afrobeats superstar who has declared plans to leave music to pursue billions and credits P-Square with inspiring his career.
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Joy Online
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that iconic music duo P-Square played a major role in inspiring his journey into music. …
P-Square inspired me, made me proud to be African – DavidoThe Chronicle
Celebrated Nigerian Artiste, Davido in an interview, has opened up about his success and fame, which he claims is rare among the offspring of wealthy people. …
“I’m the only billionaire’s child in the world who made a name for himself” -DavidoDaily Guide
Black Sherif GHANAIAN MUSIC sensation, Black Sherif, is the only Ghanaian artiste to get a feature on Davido’s 13-track album titled ‘ORIADÉ’. …
Black Sherif Features On Davido’s ORIADÉ AlbumDaily Guide
… The group also worked with Wande Coal, Davido, Sarkodie, Efya, and Tinchy Stryder, helping to export Ghanaian sound. …
R2Bees Hits 100m Global StreamsThe Chronicle
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to lend a helping hand to the people in Nigeria through foundations. …
First Lady urges Burna Boy, Davido others to help poor NigeriansJoy Online
Afrobeats star Davido has explained why he chose to spotlight Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis during his performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. …
Davido explains why he highlighted Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis at world cup stageJoy Online
… Even Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido tweeted: “Yo JONASI is WILD” – and Hollywood celebrities have chipped in too. …
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheatingDaily Guide
Davido Afrobeats superstar Davido has hit back at critics who claim he only does music to stay relevant or make a living, insisting his career is driven by passion, not necessity. …
Music Isn’t My Last Option – DavidoDaily Guide
… That’s why I’m not chasing the international market like Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid.” Shatta Wale further stated that ever since he came into the limelight, he has always seen himself as an international star who needs to put in more work to sustain the brand. …
‘I Get Jay-Z, Beyoncé-Level Respect In Ghana’Joy Online
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he plans to buy back his music masters from his foreign record label, Sony, before his retirement. …
Why I plan to buy back my music masters – DavidoNigerian music star Davido has cautioned people against trying to live exactly like him, urging them to focus on building their own paths instead of copying others and understanding that everyone has a different journey with unique sacrifices and challenges behind their success.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian music star Davido has cautioned people against trying to live exactly like him, urging them to focus on building their own paths instead of copying others and understanding that everyone has a different journey with unique sacrifices and challenges behind their success.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that billionaire Aliko Dangote has maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and consistently offered him financial advice since childhood, including driving his mother home from the hospital after his birth. Dangote, a close associate of Davido's father Adedeji Adeleke, regularly tells him to save and manage his money.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman, Igho Ubiribo, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure at a clinic in Bangkok, Thailand in March. A UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism, with chest pain and loss of consciousness occurring shortly after the injection of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido has threatened to leave music following persistent attacks from individuals globally, posting on X that he would "soon leave their music" to pursue other ventures, though fans and industry players have urged him not to bow to pressure.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afrobeats star Davido responded to Nigerian rapper Erigga's post celebrating self-made musicians by disagreeing that family wealth precludes hard work, and declared he would soon leave music to pursue financial goals, calling music "boring AF" once he achieves his billions.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats singer Davido has claimed in a podcast interview that he was the first to know British-Nigerian record producer Maleek Berry, stating he met him in London when he first left home. Maleek is a close associate of Wizkid, and the claim reignites a decade-long rivalry between the two singers.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Games on October 11, making her the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Brymo has alleged that 2Face, Burna Boy and Davido know about an incident in 2019 when he claims he was attacked and pressured to join a secret cult at Chevron; he is demanding the three musicians publicly deny involvement rather than apologise.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has challenged fellow artistes to a hit-for-hit contest, offering $1 million and insisting that no one has a larger catalogue of hit songs than him. The claim reignites ongoing debate among Nigerian music fans about which artiste has the strongest body of commercially successful work.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that P-Square inspired his journey into music, recalling how he spoke proudly about the duo's international collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg and Kanye West while in school. Davido noted that P-Square's success breaking barriers internationally motivated young Nigerian artistes like himself to dream bigger and gave him confidence that African musicians could compete globally.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artist Davido has stated in an interview that he is the only billionaire's child in the world who has made a name for himself and significant money, despite noting that Africa typically favors "grass-to-grace" stories. Born into the wealthy Adeleke family with interests in energy, infrastructure, and education, Davido has built a 15-year music career that he says stands apart from other offspring of billionaires.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Black Sherif is the only Ghanaian artiste featured on Davido's forthcoming 13-track album "ORIADÉ," appearing on the "Amazing Grace" track. The collaboration is attributed to Black Sherif's cross-border appeal and chart dominance in Ghana.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian music duo R2Bees has surpassed 100 million global streams year-to-date across all major digital service providers in 2026, making them the 12th Ghanaian artistes to reach this milestone. Since their breakthrough in the late 2000s, the Tema-based pair have shaped Ghanaian pop, hip-hop and Afrobeat through collaborations with artists including Davido and Sarkodie.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called on Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to establish foundations and help poor Nigerians, saying wealthy individuals should assist those in need as "the burden on the government is huge." She made the appeal in Kogi State while launching a national community food bank.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Afrobeats star Davido explained his decision to spotlight Nigeria's kidnapping crisis during the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, saying citizen safety should outweigh concerns about national image. He wore an outfit bearing names of missing schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, and criticized public figures for remaining silent on security challenges rather than speaking out on humanitarian issues.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Polygamist, a 22-episode Netflix series released in June about a wealthy Johannesburg businessman with multiple wives, has generated widespread social media engagement and international celebrity reactions, igniting debate about marriage, betrayal, and polygamy across Africa and beyond.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats superstar Davido has responded to critics who claim he pursues music only to stay relevant or make a living, asserting instead that his career is driven by passion. Coming from the wealthy Adeleke family with a successful business empire outside entertainment, Davido stated on X that music is not his "last option" and that he makes music purely out of love for the craft.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims he earns up to $1 million per show in Ghana and receives the same calibre of respect there as global superstars Jay-Z and Beyoncé receive in the US, citing his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders as the reason he does not pursue international markets like other African artists.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian singer Davido says he plans to buy back his music masters from Sony before retirement so he can assign music royalties to his children. He emphasised that ownership in the music industry is very important.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian artist Patoranking has released a new single titled "Shake That" featuring Ruger, an upbeat Afro-dancehall track designed as a summer anthem that celebrates attraction and dancefloor energy, produced by Yungwillis and Dwillsharmony.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Meji Alabi, who has directed music videos for major artists including Beyoncé and Burna Boy, has produced a BBC Africa Eye documentary exploring his grandfather's role as a federal army commando during Nigeria's 1967–1970 civil war against ethnic Igbo separatists.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Davido's collaboration with Omah Lay, 'With You', has won Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 in Accra. The track, which dominated Ghanaian airwaves and streaming charts, beat out other continental hits in the competitive category.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Davido apologised after failing to perform at Secrets Palace's fifth anniversary in Lagos, blaming logistical issues including difficulty finding fuel to fly. The artist promised to reschedule the performance and expressed support for the event's host.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
In a televised interview on The Delay Show on 25 April 2026, microfinance mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye claimed his ex-wife Joana Quaye played no meaningful role in his wealth accumulation and that he was already prosperous before their marriage. According to court records and her legal team's statement, this claim is demonstrably false and contradicts documented evidence that he returned from the United Kingdom in 2009 unemployed.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Singer Davido has become embroiled in a social media dispute involving DJ Tunez and T-Dot. After Davido trolled DJ Tunez over an altercation with Burna Boy, T-Dot accused Davido of being a "daddy's boy" protected by his father's wealth; Davido responded by dismissing the narrative as stale and attacking T-Dot's father instead.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Davido says he does not want his children to work in the entertainment industry, preferring they work in his father's companies instead. He attributed the decision to his own struggles before his music breakthrough and his father's initial refusal to support his career, though he said he would still support any child who chooses entertainment.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →