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Davido Reveals Why His Billionaire Dad Bought Him Out of His First Music Deal

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4 months ago

January 15, 2025

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Davido, the renowned Afrobeats artist, recently opened up about why his billionaire father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, intervened in his first professional recording contract.

In a candid revelation, the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ hitmaker shared that he had signed a deal with Black Diamond Promotions in 2011.

However, his father, recognizing the potential in his son’s music, decided to buy him out of the contract after Davido played him a snippet of the iconic ‘Dami Duro’ video.

Chief Adeleke’s decision was driven by a desire for his son to have complete control over his music, especially when it came to owning the masters.

This story surfaced when Davido’s former label boss, Tosin Ashafa, took to X (formerly Twitter) to reminisce about how he gave Davido his first official music deal and the reaction of Davido’s father.

Ashafa tweeted, “I signed @davido to his first official contract under Black Diamond Promotions with Cecil Hammond/another silent partner. We also brought in @GodwinTom to manage him.

Dr. Adeleke saw David’s commitment to his music and reached out to us, buying us out of the deal.”

Davido replied to Ashafa’s tweet, saying, “So much respect to you guys for allowing me to walk! Just know you were part of something that turned out to be phenomenal!”

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Lil Wayne Dumps Denise Bidot Over Text, Actress Shares Damaging Allegations

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39 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

American actress Denise Bidot sparks reaction from the public after announcing her break up with Popular Rapper, Lil Wayne.

The actress revealed during a live session on Instagram that the talker dumped her through a text message. She shared that he sent the message on the 11th of May, 2025, Mother’s Day.

“It’s not just the emotional abuse. This man has actually laid a fucking hand on me. And I took it. And you know what’s crazy is, they always say we’re so stupid for love, and I thought it was a mistake. But I know other women he’s put his hands on.”

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VeryDarkMan Fires Back After Instagram User Directs a Remark Concerning His Mother

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39 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

A random Instagram user, Anu Ajose, recently makes headline after his controversial remark on activist, VeryDarkMan.

The Instagram user spoke on the EFCC scandal and questioned why VeryDarkMan’s mother will still be earning salary at her age.

“I was scrolling and I saw VDM dragging a bank over his mother’s salary. I had to pause. Wait, VDM’s mum still collects salary? Is she a government worker or what?”

VDM then reacts to comment and stated that he’s only reacted because it’s directed at his mother, he shares that the reason for his mother’s hard work is not because of financial problems.

He then adds that he sends funds to his mother regularly and takes care of her.

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Ice Prince Reveals Regret Over Broken Hearts on Konnected Minds

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1 hour ago

May 12, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Popular Singer Ice Prince reveals some his life choices that he deeply regrets.

During a recent episode on Konnected Minds podcast, he shared that he wished he made some other choices in his life.

After asked by the host what’s something he regrets, the singer speaks on his relationship with women. “Maybe decisions with women. I have broken a few hearts that I regret.”

“I have messed up in some relationships that I wish I could turn back the hands of time. But everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, in life you just have to learn from you mistakes and not repeat them.”