David Adedeji Adeleke has spent the last 15 years transforming from ‘Omo Baba Olowo’, the heir to a billionaire dynasty, into Davido, a self-made cultural powerhouse known worldwide. His brand is a multifaceted business of influence, wealth, and financial power that goes well beyond music.
However, what is the net worth of Davido’s powerful empire? It is difficult to separate the artist’s personal fortune from his family’s enormous holdings. We analyzed tour data, assets, and brand deals to create the most comprehensive financial portrait of Davido’s net worth in 2025.
Profile Summary
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Full Name: Davido Adedeji Adeleke
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Date of Birth / Age: November 21, 1992 (age 33 as of 2025)
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Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Nationality: Nigerian, American
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State of Origin: Osun State
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Occupation: Entertainer (Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer)
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Religion: Christianity
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Parents: Dr. Adedeji Tajudeen Adeleke (Father) and Dr. Vero Adeleke (Mother, Deceased)
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Marital Status: Married
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Spouse/Partner: Chioma Adeleke
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Children: 5
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Years Active in Music: 2011 – Present
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Net Worth: $100 million USD (est.)
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Instagram: @davido
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Facebook: @davidoofficial
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X(formerly Twitter): @davido
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TikTok: @davido
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YouTube: @DavidoOfficial
Early Life and Education
David Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, to a prominent Nigerian business tycoon and philanthropist Adedeji Adeleke, and university lecturer Dr. Veronica Imade Adeleke.
He is the youngest of five siblings and his father’s third-born son. Raised in Lagos, he grew up in a family known for its wealth, influence, and commitment to education in Osun State.
He attended the British International School in Lagos before returning to the United States to study Business Administration at Oakwood University in Alabama.
While at Oakwood, Davido developed an interest in music production and began experimenting with beats and vocals. His growing passion for music eventually led him to drop out and relocate to London to focus fully on his craft.
In 2015, he returned to Nigeria to complete his education, earning a bachelor’s degree in Music from Babcock University through a program specially established for him under the university’s Department of Music.
Musical Career
Davido’s career is a masterclass in strategic market domination. His 2011 hit “Dami Duro” off his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” was a seismic event, an anthem that announced a new, brash, and unapologetically wealthy voice in Afrobeats.
In 2016, Davido made his power move. He founded Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), a statement of independence and intent. That same year, he signed a global deal with Sony’s RCA Records. DMW quickly became a breeding ground for new stars. Notably, the era-defining singer Mayorkun and rapper Dremo led the first wave, before the arrival of prolific songwriter Peruzzi and Idowest, each expanding the label’s sound and reach.
By 2023, DMW had evolved again. The rebrand introduced a new era with Logos Olori and Morravey, both featured on Timeless. Their rise signaled more than a refresh; it affirmed DMW as the heartbeat of Davido’s creative and cultural empire.
Davido first achieved global breakthrough and significant international recognition primarily in late 2018 and throughout 2019, with his 2017 monster hits such as “If” and “Fall” cracking the code for Afrobeats on American and British radio. “Fall” became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history.
Both songs gained certifications in the following years, with "Fall" achieving Gold certification in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada, and "If" also going Gold in the U.S., solidifying their global success
In January 2019, "Fall" was one of the top-100-most-Shazam-searched singles in the United States and a top-10 record on Shazam in New York.
The visuals for the song became the first African music video to cross 300 million views on YouTube.
Fall” was the first Afrobeats song to cross 100 million and then 200 million views on YouTube, pre-dating Rema’s “Calm Down,” which later became the most-viewed African music video in history.
In February of that same year, “Fall” single made history by peaking at number 29 and remaining on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for four weeks in a row. With a run of 59 weeks, it also held the record for the longest-charting Afrobeats song on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
Even though other Afrobeats songs have since achieved greater chart success or longevity on different Billboard charts, "Fall" was the first Afrobeats song to reach this specific charting milestone for a Nigerian pop song in Billboard history, opening the door for more Afrobeats hits in the U.S. market.
Some records broken by Davido’s Timeless album include:
Davido’s Records, Awards & Achievements
Davido is among the most-awarded artists in African history. His sustained success is measured not just in currency but in cultural capital and hardware.
