Nigerian Musician, Davido opens up on the secret to his success, contrary to popular opinion that he is successful because of his father’s money.
Talented musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name as Davido, has stated that contrary to popular belief, his father’s money did not contribute to his success in the music industry.
While answering questions on the American podcast “Business Untitled,” he clarified that there are several persons who are from more affluent background than his who have not achieved success like he did.
He added that many have tried to carve out a career in the entertainment industry but try were unsuccessful.
Davido stated that his father’s money was his toughest obstacle when he first started his career as an artist, but he was eventually accepted.
He boasted that his talent and skill in his field have allowed him to be welcomed, saying he doubts that if he hadn’t been competent, people wouldn’t have accepted him.
OBO said:
“There are many billionaires in Nigeria, even richer than my father… And there are people [billionaire’s children] who have tried to do what I have tried to do: music, entertainment, business. But mine has been successful because of my values.
The biggest challenge I had when I started music was that my father is wealthy. But I got accepted for one reason and that reason is that I am good, talented. I don’t think I would have ever been accepted if I wasn’t good at what I do.”
Watch his interview below: