Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reflected on his career success after achieving a personal milestone on Spotify.
The OBO crooner recently reached 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify for the first time in his career, following the release of his fifth studio album, 5ive.
In response, Davido proudly stated that he built his career from the ground up, unlike many of his peers who had musical godfathers, such as record label executives, at the start of their journeys.
He nonetheless acknowledged that his success was due in part to God, quality music, and the unwavering support of his fans.
On his X handle, he wrote, “No co-sign, built from the ground up! Just God, good music and the best fans! Appreciate you guys fr [for real]!.
Davido attributes his passion for music to his mother, and grew up listening to rappers Ja Rule and 50 Cent.
According to Flaunt magazine, his artistry spans the divide between Afrobeats, hip hop and R&B.
In an interview with Numéro, Davido said he was a member of a hip-hop ensemble before switching to R&B and then Afrobeats.
According to The New York Times writer Jon Pareles, Davido’s music has focused on whimsical subjects like romance, ambition, and optimistic thinking.
