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Nigerian music star Davido recently opened up about the beginning of his career and the important role his father played in it. The story surfaced when industry person Tosin Ashafa posted about Davido's first official music contract. Ashafa explained: “I signed @davido to his first official contract with Cecil Hammond and another silent partner under Black Diamond Promotions. We hired @GodwinTom to manage him. When Dr. Adeleke realized that David was serious about his music, he contacted us and acquired us.”
signed @Davido We have hired Cecil Hammond/another silent partner for our first formal contract under Black Diamond Promotions. @godwintom When Dr. Adeleke realized that David was serious about promoting his music without him, he reached out to us and acquired us. https://t.co/gjUohVW4kR
— BTA (@TosinAshafa) December 27, 2019
In response to the post, Davido wrote, “LOL, I remember this day. So much respect to everyone who helped me walk!! Knowing that you too were part of an amazing event. Please leave me alone!!” She added, “My father wanted me to give my 100 percent in everything I did,” and how his father’s support helped him take control of his career. Showed.
LOL, I remember this day 😂 https://t.co/I8H1nuxoAe
— Davido 🇧🇪 (@davido) January 14, 2025
No, I signed a contract in 2011…it was a good contract! But my dad wanted me to give 100 percent to whatever I was doing! Especially after playing the first cut of Dami Duro’s video in his office! He knew it was game time!!! https://t.co/9HgSZ3D0Cv
— Davido 🇧🇪 (@davido) January 14, 2025
Davido’s journey started with his debut single “Back When” in 2011, followed by the hit “Dami Duro” which made him famous. His first album, Omo Baba Olowo (OBO), was a mix of Afrobeats and other music styles that set him apart from other albums. Over the years, he has released many hit songs such as “If,” “Fall,” and “Fem,” performed with global stars such as Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, and won awards from BET, MTV, and more. I did.
In 2016, Davido launched the record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) to support new artists. The label has helped grow the careers of artists like Mayorkun and Peruzzi.
Davido’s father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, initially wanted his son to choose a different path. However, when he saw how serious Davido was about his music, he stepped in to support him and bought out Davido’s first contract, giving him full control over his work. This decision was the key to David’s success.
Today, Davido is one of Africa’s biggest music stars, filling big venues like London’s O2 Arena and inspiring other young artists across the continent. His story shows how passion, hard work, and the right support can lead to great success.
