_Davido Reveals Why His Billionaire Dad Interfered in His First Recording Contract

In a fascinating revelation, Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared the story behind his first professional recording contract and how his billionaire father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, intervened to change the course of his music career.

_A Look Back at Davido’s Early Days_

It all began in 2011 when Davido signed with Black Diamond, a record label owned by Tosin Ashafa. However, things took an unexpected turn when Davido’s father discovered his son’s passion for music and decided to take matters into his own hands. According to Davido, his father bought him out of the contract after listening to a snippet of his hit song “Dami Duro.” The reason behind this move was to ensure that Davido owned the masters of his music, giving him full control over his creative work.

_A New Chapter in Davido’s Career_

After being bought out of the contract, Davido went on to form HKN Music with his family members. He later left HKN Gang to establish his own record label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Today, Davido is one of the most successful African artists, with a string of hits and international collaborations under his belt.

Davido’s story serves as a testament to the power of family support and the importance of owning one’s creative work. With his father’s intervention, Davido was able to take control of his music career and pave his own path to success. As fans, we can’t help but wonder what would have happened if Davido had remained with Black Diamond. Nonetheless, it’s clear that his father’s decision played a significant role in shaping Davido’s music career into what it is today.

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