Renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that despite his immense success, his father’s wealth often left him feeling “broke.

The Afrobeat superstar shared this surprising insight during an exclusive interview in Paris, sparking conversations on social media.

This revelation comes shortly after Davido made headlines for attending Amiri’s Fall/Winter 2025 showcase at Paris Fashion Week, held at the iconic Palais de Tokyo, alongside fellow singer Omah Lay.

In a trending snippet from the interview, Davido was asked:

Interviewer: “In your life, have you ever met someone who made you feel broke?”

Davido: “Yeah, my dad.”

The singer further reflected on how it took him years to fully grasp the extent of his father’s immense wealth.

Despite being one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most successful musicians, Davido’s comment highlights the extraordinary financial stature of his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, a billionaire businessman and philanthropist.

Davido’s candid admission adds a fresh perspective to his journey, reminding fans that even the rich can feel humbled by greater wealth.

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