Virtually everyone listens to Davido’s songs and loves his stage presence and attitude. Some devout fans are also interested in the off-stage life of the singer. Most importantly, which family was Davido born in, and who are his parents? Here, you will find everything about Davido’s fparents and learn how they influenced their son’s life and career.

A brief about Davido and his achievements

There is probably not a single Nigerian who does not know Davido. The full name of the musician is David Adedeji Adeleke, but on stage, he goes by the more memorable name – Davido. He is Nigerian, but his birthplace was Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. Aside singing, he also writes songs and produces. He also has a lot of profitable endorsement deals and is officially considered to be one of the richest Nigerian musicians.

With all the popularity and fame that Davido has achieved in the recent years, all the fans are wondering who is the main support behind all the success of this talented singer. Of course, his parents must have been a huge influence on his career. Who is Davido father, and why is his mother no longer with us? Read all the information about his parents and find out facts you never knew.

Davido’s father

The father of Davido is a very influential person. His name is Adedeji Adeleke, but he is also known as Elder Deji Adeleke. This man is of Yoruba nationality, and he originates from Osun State.

Davido’s father was born in 1957, on March 6th. When he was a child, his family resided in Enugu State. He came from a wealthy family – his father, Adebayo Adeleke, held a position of a chief and was a successful businessman. Adebayo Adeleke created Banana Island (which is an artificial island, situated in Lagos) and its development.

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Adebayo Adeleke worked out the plan for construction and expansion of Banana Island until he managed to attract the investors not only from Nigeria but also worldwide. Eventually, the island managed to gain a lot of profit by becoming the most popular attraction for wealthy tourists in Nigeria, all thanks to the dedicated work of Adebayo Adeleke and his team.

Deji Adeleke followed his father’s steps, also becoming a famous businessman and investor. He also possesses a huge deal of experience in education, because he is a co-founder and valuable partner of the Adeleke University in Ede, which is in Osun State. Aside that, Deji Adeleke is the CEO of “Pacific Holdings Ltd”.