BEVERLY HILLS, May 17, (THEWILL) – David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, has just clocked 10 years as a music artiste. The singer, who rose to fame after the release of his second single, Dami Duro, in 2012, may literally roll out the drums anytime soon to celebrate.
Davido’s rise to stardom, no doubt, has been remarkable. Although he was born into a wealthy family, his highly successful foray into music was by dint of hard work and
good planning. Many music fans who are close to the talented artiste know that he is very diligent and tenacious when it comes to making good music.
The singer is not only considered to be the most influential musician of his generation in Africa, he has also won several awards both locally and internationally in the course of his career. He recently appeared in the award winning movie, Coming to America where he performed one of his hit songs, Assurance.
Like most other entertainers, Davido has had his fair share of challenges and criticism. He has often been criticised for different reasons: for his songs, which many insist are not written by him; his choice of friends and association with some alleged anti-social groups; even for his lifestyle and relationship with the opposite sex.
Beside his flourishing career, Davido is regarded as one of the most generous entertainers in Nigeria. He has been a pillar of support to many upcoming artistes who also rose to fame through his assistance. His success is reflected in the careers of the artistes signed on to his music label, DMW Records. The likes of Mayorkun, Peruzzi and Dremo have all enjoyed a robust career as a result of his influence.
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