For the better
part of his career, the world has celebrated his arrival and stardom in the
Nigerian music industry but little has been said about his background. And so I took time out to visit the town of
Ede in Osun state where the pop star was said to have come from. After about Five hours of travelling from
Lagos, I finally arrived at my destination, Osun State and made another turn to
the right in front of the governor’s office which leads to Ede town. My guild
says the road driving straight ahead before the turning we took lead into
Osogbo main city and the road is called Abere linking Olaiya and Old garage
which is the final destination for all travellers heading to Osogbo. After a few minutes’ drive, I finally got
into the ancient town of Ede. And then I was carefully directed to the family
house of the pop star located right adjacent of the Osun State National Youth
Service Camp. I took few pictures and I am delighted to bring them for your
sight-seeing in this package even though I could not gain entrance into the
mansion which I had anticipated.
In My mind, I
had thought that even though, the mansion, the pictures really show the status
of the Adelekes, but there should actually be more to find out. And so I went
into town to find out more about the Adeleke’s. I could not gather much
information but the little I had. I am sure should give quite a bit insight
into the reasons why the pop star, David .O chorus in his hit single titled
“Dami duro” ema Dami duro, Emi omo baba olowo” (you cannot stop me, I am the
son of a rich man). Aside been wildly
reported as having an uncle in the last senate, we gathered that his uncle, Isiaka
Adetunji Adeleke was born on January 15, 1955. He was also the former governor
of osun state between January 1992 and December 1993. He headed to the senate
representing osun west in 2007 before losing out to the incumbent Action
Congress of Nigeria candidate. Adewale,
23, who was our guild on the fact finding missing says “I am sure the singer
would have visited his Ede home town but it will be occasional. But you know it
will be hard to find out because you know that will be in secrecy”. He
concluded
He father, Deji
Adeleke is a billionaire and was said to have been 46 earlier in the year.
“Deji comes home often” A source who did not want his name mention told me. ‘He
has enjoyed the support of his big brother as well which has as well
contributed to the success of his business over the years. The brother too is a
business man because since he lost of the last election, he had to go back to
his business and he is doing well, I must tell you. This I can confirm because
I have worked with him at some point”. The source concluded. Deji Adeleke is
the chairman of Keplo pacific energy, a company that is into Banking, Steel,
power and energy. He is also the founder and pro chancellor of the Adeleke
University, Ede. I also took pain to
visit the university that was located on the same road leading to the State
water cooperation and another rout that leads into a small town called Ofatedo,
via Osogbo. I must say the new private university is one of the university in
the country that is fast growing.
David Adeleke
also referred to as Davido has gone from nobody to somebody in the Nigerian
music industry in under a year. Back when he was broke all the girls used to
wash on the beat... On the beat is Davido! More than opening lines to his smash
hit debut currently tearing up club scenes all over Nigeria, 'Back When'
(featuring Naeto C), also announces the deliverance of a rawly talented young
man. Ladies and gentleman, Davido is here!
Born in Atlanta,
Georgia (U.S.A), but brought up in Lagos, Nigeria; Davido has been producing
music since the tender age of 13. After a few self-taught lessons in various
studios, he began to explore the depths of music while in high-school as a member
of a minor music group. Keeping his eyes firmly on the ball, Davido began
lending his talents to many up and coming artists based in Nigeria including
Dammy Krane, NPZ and more, truly defining the Afropop and Afrobeat sounds. Being
armed with such talent, today Davido is endorsed by the likes of African music
kings D'banj and Don Jazzy, as well as new superstars Wizkid and Ice Prince.
Being more than just a presence on a beat, the young man has executed the
skills that have enabled collaborations with Nigerian household names, Naeto C
and Lynxxx.
A multi-talented
triple-threat; the singer, songwriter and producer (signed to co-owned HKN
records) is indeed ready to become the 'youngest guy on TV. David. O released
his debut album titled O.B.O earlier in the years. He is 20.
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