Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has revealed that she initially believed Nigerian music star Davido was a scammer when he first contacted her son, singer Mayorkun, via social media. In a recent interview with Talk To B, she recounted the surprising encounter that led to Mayorkun's signing to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
Initial Doubts About Davido's Message
Mayorkun, known for hits such as 'Holy Father', rose to fame after posting a cover of Davido's song 'The Money'. The cover caught Davido's attention, but when he sent a direct message, both Mayorkun and his mother were skeptical. 'We thought it was a scammer,' Adewale said. They suspected someone was impersonating the award-winning singer to scam Mayorkun.
Davido's Personal Outreach
However, Davido later called Mayorkun personally, praised his cover of 'The Money', and arranged to meet him. During the meeting, Davido reportedly gifted Mayorkun money and other items, marking the beginning of their relationship. Adewale described Davido as 'very pleasant and respectful', noting that the bond between the two artists grew stronger after Mayorkun recorded 'Eleko' with Davido, and he eventually moved in with him.
She added: 'After the cover he did went viral, he was with his brother when Davido sent a message, but we thought it was a scammer. Davido later said he would call. I was there when Davido called him, and he was so excited he almost went crazy.'
Mayorkun's Rise to Fame
Mayorkun's career strides have seen him scoop several awards, including the coveted 'Next Rated' gong at The Headies 2018. The Osun State indigene holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). In 2021, he exited DMW and released his second album, 'Back In Office', under the Sony Music West Africa division. His third LP, 'Still The Mayor', was released in 2025.
