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Why my dad once arrested my fans – Davido

Why my dad once arrested my fans – Davido

David Adeleke, nicknamed Davido, a Nigerian afrobeats singer, has described how his rich father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, once detained him, show promoters, and fans who attended an event where he was scheduled to perform.

He claimed that his father detained everyone at the event because he skipped school to pursue music against his father’s wishes.

The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ singer claimed the incident occurred early in his career.

He mentioned this on Friday night, while making his Channel 4 debut on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan.

READ: I got N20m endorsement at 17 — Davido breaks silence

“I come from a family where it’s like, education, education, business,” Davido explained.Over time, [my decision to pursue music] felt like a battle.

“Any show where he [my father] hears I’m performing, he sends the cops.” He arrests fans and promoters. He has a camera following me around.”

The artist performed his popular single ‘Unavailable’ on The Lateish Show.

Kunle Adeleye

Kunle Adeleye is an entertainment and Celebrity reporter for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Ibadan. Contact this reporter at tips@kanyidaily.com

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