Dad Tried To Bribe Me To Go To University — Davido

EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up on how his billionaire father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, bribed him to complete his degree program. The Nigerian singer graduated from the Music Department of Babcock University in Osun State with a second-class upper degree.

Speaking on the latest episode of the +44 Amazon Music podcast, Davido revealed that he was initially not interested in completing his degree program as he wanted to focus on his music career. However, his father persuaded him to go back to university and even entered a deal with him.

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According to Davido, his father promised to build him a world-class studio and provide him with funds to shoot music videos on weekends if he attended lectures from Mondays to Fridays.

The singer said, “He [my dad] said if I go to school, he has a land not far; he will build me a studio. But I should go to school from Mondays to Fridays and on weekends, work in the studio. It was a world-class studio. He will give me money to shoot some videos.”

Davido’s revelation has generated a lot of reactions on social media, with many commending his father for encouraging him to complete his education. Some fans also praised the singer for being obedient to his father’s wishes and for balancing his music career with his studies.

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Davido is one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, with several hit songs to his credit. He has won numerous awards both locally and internationally and has collaborated with several top artists from around the world.