10 Facts About Davido That You Need To Know Ahead Of Tonight's Concert

Piece by: Harun Momanyi
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​1. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA on Nov 21 1992.

2. He lost his mother Vero Adeleke in 2003.

3. Being a son of billionaire Dr. Deji Adeleke, he studied in the British International School in Nigeria and majored in business in Oakwood University in Alabama, U.S.A.

4. He is also a music producer. He produced his hit song "Dami Duro," which has become one of the most memorable songs in Nigeria. He has also produced songs for Tiwa Savage and Naeto C.

5. He loves entertaining people, making people laugh and be at ease. This comes from his horrible experience after his mum passed away.

6. His song "Skelewu" was listed by Premium Times as one of the Top Songs Of The Year in 2013.

7. Davido has an older brother, with whom he co-manages his label HKN music. He also has a sister who goes by the name Sharon Adeleke.

8. His real name is David Adeleke.

9. Davido's music genre can be categorized as Afro-pop, with an element of African beats hence Afrobeat. Internationally, he can fit be related to the likes of Justin Bieber and Martin Garrix.

10. He has won major global music awards, which include a 2014 BET Award and a 2014 MTV Africa Music Award.

Davido will be performing tonight at the Afrobeat Festival Concert.

Watch his video for "Gobe" below: