| First Name |
Davido
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| Full Name at Birth |
David Adedeji Adeleke
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| Alternative Name |
OBO Baddest, Davido, The King of Modern-Day Afrobeats
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| Birthday |
21st November, 1992
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| Birthplace |
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Weight |
144lbs (65 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Slender frame, Close-cropped hair, Affable smile, Sports a thick beard, Wears earrings, Has multiple tattoos on both his hands
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
Nigerian
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| High School |
British International School Lagos
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| University |
Oakwood University, Babcock University
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
publishing the studio albums Omo Baba Olowo, A Good Time, and A Better Time; and an EP titled Son of Mercy, releasing numerous popular singles and blending traditional African musical elements with global mainstream pop
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Afropop, Afrobeats, Afro Pop Music, Pop, Electropop, Dancehall, R&B, Reggae, Afro-Pop, Hip Hop, Trap, Ragga, Highlife, House Music
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| Year(s) Active |
2011–present, 2010–present, 2009–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
HKN Music, konvict Muzik., Sony, RCA, DMW, Davido Music Worldwide, Sony Music Africa, RCA Records, HKN
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| Associated Acts |
B.Red, Sina Rambo, Shizzi, Naeto C, Ice Prince, 2 Face Idibia, Kayswitch, D'banj, Deekay, Danagog, Runtown, T-Spize, Diamond Platnumz, Sarkodie, Meek Mill, Uhuru, Mafikizolo, Tekno, GospelOnDeBeatz, B-Red, Mayorkun, Kiddominant, Dremo, Peruzzi, Olamide, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Popcaan, Nasty C
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
B.F.A and Co., Legal Agent, Full-Service Law Firm, Lagos, Nigeria
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| Brand Endorsement |
In April 2012, Davido signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with the South African multinational mobile telecommunications company MTN to become the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian youth, In October 2013, Guinness Nigeria, the Nigerian division of the popular Irish alcoholic brand Guinness had signed him up for an endorsement deal, In May 2018, he signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer, In May 2021, he was named the official brand ambassador of the Cyprus-based sports betting brand 1xBet, In June 2021, the French alcoholic brand Martell announced him as its new ambassador
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| Official Websites |
http://iamdavido.com
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David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop.
