Afrobeats singer and producer, Maleek Berry, recently shared an interesting story about his early interactions with fellow artist Davido during their early careers as rising stars.

Speaking on the ’90s Baby’ podcast, Maleek Berry, best known for his hit song ‘Kontrol,’ revealed how Davido, despite coming from a wealthy background, initially gave the impression of being less fortunate when they first met and worked together in the studio.

Berry recalled that during their early days in the industry, Davido behaved as if he was struggling financially, which left Berry shocked when he eventually discovered Davido’s true financial status.

“I remember when Davido only had four thousand views on YouTube,” Maleek Berry said. “When he came to London, I used to take him to the studio in Bermondsey, where we would record music together.”

He went on to explain that their connection was made through one of Davido’s cousins, who had reached out to Maleek Berry on social media. At the time, neither of them had achieved mainstream success, and they were simply two Nigerian music lovers working to make a name for themselves.

“He wasn’t even famous back then. We were just two guys passionate about music who got linked up,” he explained.

Maleek Berry mentioned that Davido acted like he was one of the “struggling” kids, blending in seamlessly with other young artists who were trying to make it in the industry.

However, everything changed when Berry visited Davido’s father’s mansion. “I was completely taken aback,” Berry admitted. “When I pulled up to his dad’s house, it hit me—there’s money, and then there’s real money! My mind was blown.

I wasn’t thinking along the lines of Davido being rich because he fit in so well with us. But after seeing the mansion, I realized just how wealthy they were.”

Berry further revealed that, years later, it was Davido who introduced him to another Afrobeats heavyweight, Wizkid, paving the way for more opportunities and collaborations in his music career.

This recollection highlights the humble beginnings of two major stars in the Afrobeats scene and the unexpected twists in their journeys to stardom. It also shows the power of connections and how significant relationships helped shape their individual careers.