Davido, the award-winning Afrobeats superstar, has finally shared the surprising origin of his stage name, 16 years after his debut. In a now-viral video, the singer revealed that his billionaire father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, unknowingly created the name while shouting at him as a child.
How Davido Got His Stage Name
In the interview, Davido explained that he was a very stubborn child, which often forced his father to call him loudly. The repeated call of 'David-o' eventually evolved into the stage name fans now know worldwide. He said, 'My dad gave me the name Davido. I was very stubborn as a kid, so whenever he wanted to call me, he'd shout "David-o! Davido-o!" That's how the name stuck.'
Father's Attempts to Stop Davido's Music Career
Davido also recounted how his father initially opposed his music career, even after he gained popularity. In a separate interview with Big Boy TV, the singer described how his father saw a billboard with his image and learned from a security aide that his song was dominating clubs. Despite the success, his father remained determined to stop him. Davido claimed that his father allegedly ordered the arrest of his girlfriend and a show promoter, instructing that they should not be released until he agreed to quit music.
Reactions from Fans
The revelation sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users noted that many people named David are often called Davido, while others found humor in the story. One user commented, 'Lmao, so your whole brand is built on your dad yelling at your stubborn like a disobedient puppy? Davido-o! Still my No1 aside 2baba.' Another wrote, 'That's what they call me too before ur debut. I believe all David was once called Davido before it was popularized by you.'
Davido's father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, is a billionaire businessman. In related news, Tunde Ednut celebrated Davido's father's birthday with a video of the billionaire's power plant in Ogun state, highlighting the family's business investments.
