The music industry in Nigeria is alive and well and this is why many top musicians are located here. Just think about any popular genre of music and you will find Nigerian performers dishing out good vibes. Nigerian musicians are big names in pop, reggae, Afrobeat, Highlife, Fuji and other traditional African styles of music. The younger generation of Nigerian musicians are famous for their contributions to African style pop music and one of the biggest names in this category is David Adedeji Adeleke a.k.a. Davido.

Davido Biography

Davido was born in Atlanta, U.S.A. in 1992 to Nigerian parents. He is the last of five children and he comes from a comfortable financial background. His father, Adedeji Adeleke is a millionaire businessman and his mother was a university lecturer. Davido has lived in both the US and Nigeria and he divides his time between both counties. He is a successful recording artist, investor and showbiz mogul. He attended prestigious schools in Nigeria and the US and graduated from Babcock University in 2015.

Journey to Musical Stardom

Davido’s love for music began at a very early stage of his life. As a student in the USA, he invested in musical instruments and equipment. He has been an active musician since his high school days and today, he is one of Nigeria’s most successful recording artists.

Davido’s Musical Style

If you listen to any Davido album, his musical style and versatility will definitely impress you. Davido’s musical style tends towards the classic Nigerian Afrobat style. This is a fusion of western pop music delivered the Nigerian way with an emphasis on elaborate guitar work, heavy drums and a danceable rhythm. Davido sings in English and he sings in his native Yoruba. He is also popular for his top dollar collaborations with many other successful musical stars. Some of his popular songs include “Gobe”, “Assurance” and “Skelewu”. His collaboration with MC Galaxy titled Nek-Unek was a very popular song because it has an excellent danceable rhythm.

Awards and Honors

Davido is an established and accomplished recording artist with many honors and awards to his name. Some of these honors include the MTV Award for best male artist in West Africa 2014. Davido has also won the KORA Awards and the BET Awards.

Final Word

Davido is way up there along with other big names in the Nigerian music industry. He has excellent vocals, great rhythm and a remarkable dancing style. This is why the average Davido album is guaranteed to sell many copies.