Davido Biography

career beginnings


David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992),[1][2] better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. His 2011 single "Dami Duro" was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music (a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay).[3][3][4] He has produced songs for Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid. In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria.[5] On October 23, 2013, Davido partnered with Guinness Nigeria for the "Guinness World of More" concert

2011-2012: Grandfather's Son


Work on Davido's debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo, began in 2011. On May 7, 2011, Davido produced and released his first musical recording "Back When".[16][17] The song served as the album's lead single and received frequent airplay.[1] The music video for the single, uploaded onto YouTube on May 9, 2011, was shot and directed in Nigeria by Clarence Peters.[18] Davido told Factory 78 TV that he recorded "Back When" in London.[19] Davido co-produced "Dami Duro" with Shizzi and released it on October 30, 2011.[20][21] The music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012. It was shot and directed in Lagos by Clarence Peters, and was released during the Occupy Nigeria protests.[22] In an interview posted on NotJustOk, Davido spoke on the release and composition of "Dami Duro". He said he recorded "Dami Duro" in August 2011. Three months later, the song got leaked after he sent it out to some friends.[23] On May 6, 2012, HKN Music released "Overseas" as a single off the album. The unfinished version of the song leaked prior to the official release.[24][25] On September 28, 2012, HKN Music released the music video for "All of You". The song was produced by Gospelondabeat. In an interview with Factory 78 TV, Davido said he recorded the song with Gospel after meeting him at a mall.[26] To further promote the album, Davido released music videos for "Ekuro",[27] "Gbon Gbon",[28] and "Feel Alright".[29]