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ICONS: David Adedeji Adeleke, Davido

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•             Davido is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer.

•             Born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. His father, Adedeji Adeleke, is a business magnate from Nigeria, and his mother, Vero Adeleke (1963–2003), was a university lecturer. Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father’s third-born son. He attended the British International School in Lagos, and at the age of 16, he returned to the U.S. to study business administration at Oakwood University. While at Oakwood, Davido bought musical equipment and started making beats. He also formed the music act KB International with his cousins B-Red and Sina Rambo. After returning to Nigeria in 2011, Davido paused his music career and agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University, from which he graduated in July 2015, with a degree in music.

•             On June 25, 2024, Davido held a wedding ceremony with his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos.

•             Davido was appointed an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in May 2023.

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