The singer has revealed in a video that his father named him Davido.
David Adeleke, the American-born Nigerian superstar, shared insights into the origin of his professional moniker, ‘Davido.’ Renowned for his chart-topping tracks, Davido disclosed that his billionaire father, Mr. Adeleke, bestowed upon him his stage name during a recent interview with Business Untitled.
Despite initial resistance from his father regarding his music career, Davido, known for hits like ‘Unavailable,’ expressed that his father has consistently harbored hopes for his success.