Nigerian recording artiste, David Adeleke, who is better known as Davido, has mentioned that he doesn’t get enough credit for his impact in the music industry.
He explained that despite being consistent in the music industry for 15 years, people don’t give him his due credit.
Speaking in a recent interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Davido said, “I have been conquering the music industry for 15 years, but the crazy thing is that people don’t give me my flowers [credits] that I deserve.”
Egungun inferred, “Do you believe that you have haters?”
Davido replied, “There are haters, but when I go everywhere, they love me, so I’m like, where are the haters?”
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Despite his claims of not getting enough credit, Davido is one of the most-awarded artists, not only in Nigeria but in Africa.
On Sunday, April 27, the singer-songwriter won the Artist of the Year at the recently held 17th edition of The Headies Awards in Lagos.
He was also adjudged Digital Artist of the Year at the award ceremony.
5ive: Davido Talks About Personal Grief
In April 2025, Davido released his fifth studio album titled 5ive. Speaking with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, Afrobeats superstar Davido opened up about the deeply personal journey behind his new music project.
The artist also spoke movingly about family, loss, and resilience following the death of his son, sharing how fatherhood, faith, and the birth of twins helped him find hope again. With a global tour on the horizon and film projects underway, including an executive producer role and an upcoming documentary, Davido’s new music project is not only about chart success but also about growth, healing, and the enduring power of music.
