Davido Net Worth

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net worth:	$50 million
age:	31
Birth:	November 21, 1992
gender:	Male
Height:	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
country of origin:	Nigeria
Sources of funds:	Professional musician
Last Updated:	August 5, 2024

Introduction

Davido, also known as OBO the Baddest, is a prominent American-Nigerian musician, songwriter, and record producer.

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He creates music that blends traditional African elements and mainstream pop and is one of the most well-known musicians in Nigeria alongside Wizkid.

His popularity among his fans, and the fact that he comes from a powerful Nigerian family, contribute to Davido’s enormous wealth.

Davido’s net worth is estimated at $50 million.

quick Facts

Davido is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who lives in America and Africa.
He rose to fame in 2011 with the release of his hit single “Demi Duro”.
Davido has won numerous awards for his music, including three MTV Africa Music Awards.
He is known for his energetic stage presence and catchy Afrobeats sound.
Davido is also the CEO of his own record label, Davido Music Worldwide.

early life

David Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Her mother, Vero Adeleke, was a university lecturer while her father, Adedeji Adeleke, is a wealthy Nigerian businessman.

Davido, his father’s second son and the youngest of five children, was educated at the British International School in Lagos.

He returned to the United States at the age of 16 to enroll at Oakwood University in Alabama to study business administration.

While studying at Oakwood, Davido learned musical instruments and began producing beats, and co-founded the music group KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo.

Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to devote himself fully to music and moved to London to improve his singing.

Out of respect for his father, Davido decided to put his music career on hold and returned to Nigeria in 2011 to enroll at Babcock University.

She received a Master of Music degree from Babcock in July 2015 after her father sponsored the school to establish a music department for the school’s single-student inaugural class.

Livelihood

Davido began producing his debut studio album, Omo Baba Olowo, in 2011 after returning to Nigeria.

Davido worked with well-known artists including Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, Spellz and Shizzi to create the album which blends Afrobeats and hip-hop.

Artists like Sina Rambo, B-Red, Kswitch, Naetosi, 2 Face Idibia and others made guest appearances on his album.

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The album was released in 2012 and received unfavorable reviews from music critics; however, it was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies in 2013 and won the award for Best R&B/Pop Album.

The album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Shizzi produced the song “Gobe” which Davido released in 2013, the song gained popularity and peaked at number two on Premium Times’ list of top 10 singles of the year.

The song’s music video was later made in South Africa and has over 40 million views on YouTube.

Davido finally released his second studio album titled A Good Time on November 22, 2019. The album included popular songs such as If, Fall, Assurance, and Risky.

The album featured guest artists from Chris Brown, Gunna, Dremo, and others.

Davido’s third studio album, A Better Time, was released in May 2020 featuring guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Nas, Chris Brown and others.

The first song from the album, FEM, received 1.8 million YouTube views in less than 24 hours, making it the fastest-growing Nigerian music video to do so.

Although Davido is not among the richest singers in the world, he is so young and popular that he might reach that position very soon.

Career Income

Along with endorsement partnerships, Davido has collaborated with several well-known companies such as MTN and Guinness Nigeria. Davido has released several successful albums during his career, including “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012 and “A Good Time” in 2019.

Here is an estimated breakdown of Davido’s annual earnings:

2018 – $160,000
2019 – $150,000
2020 – $160,000
2021 – $185,000
2022 – $170,000

total assets annual

Here are the details of Davido’s annual net worth:

2017 – $33 million
2018 – $35 million
2019 – $38 million
2020 – $42 million
2021 – $46 million
2022 – $50 million
2023 – $50 million

personal life

Davido began dating socialite, model and businesswoman Sophia Ajibola Momodu in 2013 and the couple gave birth to a girl named Aurora Imade Adeleke on May 14, 2015.

They separated soon after the birth of their child and later in 2015, Davido began dating news anchor Amanda Mandy Adeleke, who was also a model and reporter.

Their daughter Hailey Veronica Adeleke was born on 9 May 2017, and the couple separated later that year.

Davido then dated Nigerian model, chef, and social media influencer, Chioma Avril Rowland, in 2017.

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After two years of dating, the couple got engaged in 2019 and welcomed their first son, David Adedeji Adeleke Jr., on October 20.

Despite their plans to get married in 2020, Davido and Chioma eventually separated by the end of the year.

Davido’s first son and third child, David Adeleke Jr, died on October 31, 2022, at the age of three.

The baby died in the private pool of Davido’s home in Adedeji’s Banana Island, following which the police questioned Davido’s domestic staff.

After one of the domestic workers went to the police station to report the drowning accident of Adedeji, a total of eight domestic workers were taken to the station for interrogation.

After investigation, police released six persons as they were not proven guilty, while two others are still in custody.

You can follow Davido’s official Instagram account or Official Twitter Account to see what he’s going to do next.

Awards and achievements

Here are some of the most important events in Davido’s career:

On July 17, Spotify said Davido, along with other Nigerian artistes such as Wizkid and Burna Boy had reached the milestone of 1 billion streams on the service.
He also released his first mixtape, Son of Mercy, in 2016.
The album, A Better Time, released in May 2020, included a total of 11 tracks.
The single also topped the Nigeria Turntable Top 50 chart in 2020.
In 2020, the album A Better Time received over 213.2 million streams in a month.

How does Davido spend his money?

There is no disputing the fact that Davido is one of the wealthiest musicians in Nigeria and he is able to afford to buy himself some of the most expensive cars in the world.

His automotive collection includes a Rolls Royce Cullinan, which he bought in late 2018, a Bentley Bentayga, a Mercedes Benz G Class 450, a Porsche 911 Carrera, a Lamborghini Huracan, and many more.

He also owns one of the most expensive private jets in the world, which his father bought for him.

Expensive real estate is something Davido enjoys and in 2020 he purchased a huge mansion in one of the most expensive areas on Banana Island.

Apart from that, he also owns a luxurious house in Lekki, Lagos and a getaway house in Georgia, USA.

Summary

Davido’s success as a Nigerian singer and songwriter, known for his catchy Afrobeats sound and energetic stage presence, has attracted audiences around the world.

His release of several commercially successful albums and winning numerous awards ensured that his career would take off in Africa, Europe and the United States.

As the CEO of his own record label and with his strong social media presence, Davido is widely recognized as a major figure in the international music industry.