Singer Davido recognizes father's contribution to to his successful carrier

Musician Davido says that despite having a breakthrough in music, his father Adedeji Adeleke, who is known to be a successful businessman, asked him to continue his  education - a council he says is very helpful.

Responding to a question about how his parents' career history influenced him to have business acumen and musical approach, the Afro-pop singer said, "My parents did not play when it comes to getting education."

 "Even when I grew up and made lots of money, my dad was like going to school and finishing up. Most parents would be like you're a millionaire, anyway.

He added, you do not have to go to school any more. My father insisted on training me.

Born in Atlanta and raised in Lagos, Davido studied Business Administration at Oakwood University before setting out to make beats and record vocals.

He came to fame in 2011 with the release of "Dami Duro". He later enrolled at Babcock University after his father encouraged him to do so.

In an interview with Okay Africa, Davido mentioned that his decision at school was very helpful as it gave him an ability to better manage his career.

He speaks forward, "It is very vital that you understand the business, because in this industry there is a lot going on, and if you really do not understand, you  will have fame and all that, but if you do not do it well, you will not be able to live this in ten years' time.


"There are so many other things to do. Like me, I use my music, I travel the world and I know very important people. Especially when I'm in Africa on tour, every country I'm in the president wants to see me. I make sure to meet the president out of the influence of my music.

"I try to form a motive, like what I'm doing now is to put music schools in Africa." I just did a collaboration with the president of Berklee College of Music, Roger Brown.He's really a musician, so he was the first president to fall in love with the idea. He sent students to start working to make it official and I am  trying to do this in all African cultures. "