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.
Speaking on choosing to pursue music and becoming one of Africa’s biggest pop stars, the award-winning star shared that despite not having the grass-to-grace type of story that appeals to the African masses, he has made a name for himself. The Nigerian megastar mentioned that his level of fame and success was unprecedented globally among the children of billionaires such as himself.
“Africa loves the grass-to-grace story. The young boy that was poor and became rich. But not to brag, which other billionaire child do you know in the world who has made a name for himself and also made a lot of money? You can’t name one aside from me,” Davido told Vibe Magazine.
Davido’s family fortune has been a recurring subject across his 15-year-long career. Born to the family of billionaire businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, the family is one of the richest in Nigeria, with interests across energy, infrastructure, luxury, education and other sectors. The Adeleke family is also heavily involved in Nigerian politics, with his uncle Ademola Adeleke serving as the current Governor of Osun State.
