In a candid revelation,
Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, better known as Davido, recently opened
up about the hurdles he faced at the start of his music career. Speaking on the
'Kelly Clarkson Show,' the award-winning artist shared a significant aspect of
his personal journey, reflecting on his father's initial reservations and how
he managed to strike a balance between education and music.
Early Career Challenges
During the interview, Davido
disclosed that his father, Adedeji Adeleke, was initially opposed to his
aspirations in the music industry. According to the multiple-award-winning
singer, his father firmly believed in the importance of education and desired
him to prioritize academic success before venturing into music as a career.
"I come from a big family
that places a strong emphasis on education," Davido explained. "I'm a
first-generation entertainer in my entire bloodline. He was adamant about me
finishing school. One, because I didn't make it. Two, because, you know, I
didn't make it, right?"
Davido's father, Adedeji
Adeleke, is notably the owner of a university, which further underscores the
family's commitment to education. His mother, too, was a college professor.
Davido recognized that their concerns were driven by the desire for his
success, acknowledging the inherent challenges in achieving success within the
music industry.
Striking a Balance
To address his father's
concerns while pursuing his passion for music, Davido and his father reached a
unique agreement. He recounted, "We made a deal where I go to school for
two weeks out of the month, and the other two weeks, I can be in the studio and
do what I want."
As his music career began to
take off, Davido encountered a new set of challenges. His growing popularity
and increasing demand in the music industry started to disrupt his educational
commitments. This eventually led to some alterations in his academic schedule.
"It got to a point where I
was distracting the class when my music got bigger," Davido explained.
"After a while, I got to do part-time class-type stuff. I was getting too
big, and he got mad."
Reflecting on the extent of his
father's influence, Davido mentioned, "I'm talking about he sees a
billboard of me doing a show; the show gets canceled before I get there. He has
that type of power."
Ultimately, Davido managed to
navigate his education and music career effectively. He successfully completed
his education, and today, his father is not just his parent but also his
biggest fan and supporter.
Davido's story serves as a
testament to the challenges faced by many aspiring musicians, the importance of
education in Nigerian families, and the resilience needed to carve a path to
success in the music industry.
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