Its music video was recorded and directed in Miami by Antwan Smith. [24], The album's third single "Ekuro" was released on January 25, 2012. 2- Wizkid:- 3.5million followers Wizkid’s real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. [139][clarification needed], 1992–2010: Early life and career beginnings, 2017–2018: "If", "Fall", "Fia" and "Assurance", 2019–present: O2 Arena concert, "Blow My Mind", "Risky", List of awards and nominations received by Davido, "OBO is the hottest Nigerian musician of 2017", "Davido's 'Fall' Is the Longest-Charting Nigerian Pop Song in Billboard History", "Top 10 Nigerians in Africa Report's 100 most influential Africans", "Davido: 'Ten years ago it wasn't cool to be African, but now it's all changed, "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: "You Can't Stop Me!" [31][38] Davido promoted "Skelewu" on 18 August 2013 by uploading an instructional dance video that was directed by Jassy Generation to YouTube. after strings of plagiarism accusations", "Davido's 'Fall' Is Finally Catching On in the U.S., But It Should Be Bigger", "5 leading Nigerian music video directors you should know", "Davido's 'Fall' becomes most viewed video by a Nigerian artist on Youtube", "Who is Fresh VDM, the producer behind OBO's instant hit 'FIA'? Dr Deji Adeleke, also called Elder Deji Adeleke was born on March 6, 1957 in Enugu. For an e-commerce network to get this kind of recognition, it means that there is a powerful group of people, led by a brilliant man/woman who knows what he/she is doing. [133] He is engaged to the mother of his third child.[134][135]. [113] The music video for "Risky" was directed by Meji Alabi and pays homage to the crime drama television series Top Boy. On August 31, 2020, Davido returned to social media after taking a three-month break to chat with the Grammy Museum on Instagram Live about the rise of Afrobeats and other issues within the industry. Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke biography – Dance. Sim Shagaya has stepped down from his role as CEO of Konga and has now been appointed as the new chairman by the Board of Directors. [129] On October 24, 2013, Pulse Nigeria reported Guinness Nigeria had signed Davido for an endorsement deal. Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state have filed a law suit against Senator Ademola Adeleke, who recently won the party's governorship primary election. [23] The accompanying music video for "Dami Duro" was released on January 8, 2012, during the Occupy Nigeria protests. Dr Deji Adeleke, also called Elder Deji Adeleke was born on March 6, 1957 in Enugu. [26] The album's fourth single "Overseas" was released on May 6, 2012; an unfinished version of the song was leaked prior to its official release. [121] During the Live session, Davido revealed that he had completed work on A Better Time. [117] The album's cover art features Davido, his father and a sculpture of his mother. [110] In the Edgar Esteves-directed visuals for "Blow My Mind", Davido and Chris Brown spend quality time in a motel with their lovers. Now, he's leveraging his resources to model the future of African pop", "Davido graduates from Babcock University", "Davido – 'Omo Baba Olowo' [Album review]: Money can solve everything except perfection", "Headies Award 2013 and Full List of winners", "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees", "Bubbling Under/Davido – Back When Ft Naeto C", "360Fresh: Davido – Back When ft. 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Let's do the first step, add konga to our docker-compose.yml He is a younger brother to former Osun State Governor, Senator Isiaka Adeleke. The only person that can tell us what happened at Twist is already dead. The deal unveiled him as the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian youth. Who is the First Male Medical Doctor in Nigeria? [61] Two days prior to this date, the album was delayed because of an unnamed corporation's interest in distributing it. [46], Davido released the T-Spize-produced song "Aye" on February 1, 2014. [84] In December 2018, the video surpassed 100 million views, becoming the most-viewed video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Adekunle’s connections and jobs at similar companies. He used to be married to Dr Vero Adeleke who passed away in the year 2003. [102] In September 2018, Davido performed alongside Meek Mill, Post Malone and Fat Joe at the Made in America Festival. Davido told Factory 78 TV he recorded the song with GospelOnDeBeatz after meeting him at a mall. [50] Davido's collaborative single with South African duo Mafikizolo, titled "Tchelete (Goodlife)", was released on April 30, 2014. [69] In October 2016, he released the 5-track EP Son of Mercy, which was supported by the singles "Gbagbe Oshi", "How Long" and "Coolest Kid in Africa". [97] The song was produced by Speroach Beatz and has been described as a love track. Nenesi is the co-owner of Olivia’s Trunk consignment boutique in Lagos, a graduate of the prestigious Savannah College of Arts and Design Atlanta, Georgia. Konga is a Nigerian e-commerce company founded in July 2012 by Sim Shagaya. [60] The Baddest was going to feature production from Shizzi, Del B, Spellz, J Fem, Don Jazzy, Puffy Tee, Uhuru, Kiddominant and Young John. [128], On April 6, 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported Davido had signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with MTN. Konga is currently rated as the leading e-commerce network in Nigeria and beyond. Due to the unsuccessful occurrence of e-motion, Sim shagaya created some websites such as alarena.com, jobclan, gbogbo and iNollywood but all of these weren’t successful. In July 2016, Davido signed a record deal with Sony's RCA Records. [114] The album features the previously released singles "If", "Fall", "Assurance", "Blow My Mind" and "Risky". David Adedeji Adeleke was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia.His father Adedeji Adeleke is a business magnate and his mother Vero Adeleke was a university lecturer. [20] The album's second single "Dami Duro", which was released on October 30, 2011, was jointly produced by Davido and Shizzi. 27th January 2016. Entrepreneurs. Ademola Adeleke is the younger brother of the Late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke. ", "Davido's upbringing was almost impossibly blessed. There are 8 professionals named "Ayoola Adeleke", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. According to Kemi Olunloyo, the only person who knows the person trying to assassinate the musician is dead. View the profiles of professionals named "Ayoola Adeleke" on LinkedIn. [122] On 10 September 2020, Davido returned with the single, "FEM",[123] alongside its music video, which was produced by Dammy Twitch. [111] "Risky" was released on October 23, 2019. [47][48] The video for the song was directed by Clarence Peters and released on February 7, 2014. You can sort all that out with a mobile phone and internet connection. [17][18][1] Davido told television channel Factory 78 he recorded "Back When" in London. The new partners Tolu Adeleke is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with national prizes … [66][67] In July 2016, Davido signed a record deal with RCA Records. OUT NOW! Her claims is coming after the recent incident at Twist Night Club in Accra, Ghana. [90] The Stefflon Don-assisted remix of "Fia" was released on March 30, 2018. He is a renowned Nigerian American recording artist, performer and record producer, and the owner of (DMW) label, which houses music artists, such as:- Mayorkun, Dremo, and Ichaba. [88] A writer for Native magazine praised Davido's songwriting and said the song "manages to reflect some of his recent personal struggles, without directly dishing into sensitive details". Konga.com is a Nigerian e-commerce company founded in July 2012 with headquarters in Gbagada, Lagos State.It offers a third-party online marketplace, as well as first-party direct retail spanning various categories including consumer electronics, fashion, home appliances, books, children's items, computers & accessories, phones and tablets, health care and personal care products. [55], In June 2014, Davido collaborated with Mi Casa, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage on "Africa Rising", a song that was used for DStv's eponymous campaign to inspire Africans to partake in community-based social investment projects. [81] In February 2019, it became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history. Current COO, Shola Adekoya, will take over as the interim CEO until the board appoints a … [19] The Clarence Peters-directed music video for "Back When" was uploaded to YouTube on May 9, 2011. FinTech innovations have changed the way we do business and see (or don’t see) money. Sim Shagaya is a great admirer of entrepreneurship so he first created an adverstising firm, E-motion in December 2005, which wasn’t successful as he would have loved. [15] It was also nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Hong Kong media tycoon, Jimmy Lai, was remanded into custody on Thursday December 3, after being charged with fraud over a charge relating to the illegal use of his company's premises.Lai is the owner of Hong Kong tabloid and founder of Next Digital Media which publishes Apple Daily, a well-read tabloid that is frequently critical of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese leadership. Shortly after the video's release, Davido said someone betrayed him by releasing it and that he would make another video with Moe Musa, a UK based music video director. Deji Adeleke is the Pro-chancellor at Adeleke University In Ede, Osun State Nigeria.. A lot of people only got to hear about the reserved businessman, Adedeji Adeleke, through his superstar son, David, popularly known as Davido. [54] Oskido and Uhuru made cameo appearances in the video. Davido was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019. He never reveals his personal details to any media personnel, so it is difficult to know his state of origin and about most of his personal life. [59], Davido's 20-track album The Baddest was first scheduled for release in June 2015[60] but its release was postponed to October 10 that year. Konga.com is an e-commerce network in Nigeria, rated as one of the best online selling website by Forbes.com (a global economy rating site). As we all know that a tree cannot make up a forest, Shagaya started With 20 backroom staffs while he was the director. [42] It was uploaded to YouTube using a parody account. He has been accused of making cult gang gestures in his music and personal videos. View Ayoola Adeleke’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Most Nigerians would argue that they believe in meritocracy (at least in principle) but in practice they are wide off the mark and it would seem that they don’t believe in it at all. David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, contemporary artist, and a record producer. Senator Adeleke. View Adekunle Gold’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. He advised the musician to stay home and call the authorities for protection, reminding him of being a father and so his safety is very important. He initially preconceived a man-made city which he intended to name ‘the Lagoon City’. Adeleke is both a surname and a given name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the king/crown/royalty triumphed". It peaked at number one on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart in its second week of eligibility dethroning Wizkid's 'Ginger'. She Wrote; “Someone is trying to KILL DAVIDO. He was named in Forbes’ list of “10 Most Powerful Men In Africa”, and the top rated financial breakthrough personnel in 2013. In 2012, Davido won the Next Rated award at The Headies. [116] Davido described the album as a body of work for everybody and said it would consist predominantly of Afrobeats but would incorporate elements of other genres. In April 2017, Davido re-negotiated his contract with Sony due to creative control issues and later that year he released five singles including "If" and "Fall". The idea is to … [113], Davido's second studio album A Good Time was released on November 22, 2019. The 27-year-old who was already a mother one had her first child Kobe as … [82] "Fall" was ranked at number 163 on Pitchfork's list of the 200 Best Songs of the 2010s. Adeleke studied Business Administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats and record vocal references. The song was leaked three months after he sent it to some of his friends. It has expanded to include many forms of technological innovation in the financial sector. [51][52] Prior to recording "Tchelete (Goodlife)", Davido networked with Mafikizolo at MTN Nigeria's Elite Night event in December 2013. He’s a father, a prolific businessman, and an investor. The video's release was accompanied by an announcement of a "Skelewu" dance competition. Adeleke University is a privately owned university located in Ede, a town in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.It was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke (the father of Davido, award-winning Nigerian musician) through the Springtime Development Foundation (SDF), a philanthropic, non-profit organisation established by Dr. Adeleke to assist needy students in obtaining a quality higher education. [119], In May 2020, Davido announced that his third studio album would be titled A Better Time, and that it would include 11 tracks, with features from Nicki Minaj and Tiwa Savage. With the establishment of Adeleke University and the giving of its charter by the National Universities Commission, it has come to provide a suitable avenue for students from all nations, race, colour and ethnic groups to attain their full potentials. Nike shared the hot new photos on Instagram. [80] "Fall" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa,[75] was one of the top-100-most-Shazam-searched singles in America in January 2019, and was a top-10 record on Shazam in New York. [34] The song was also produced by Shizzi. - Senator Adeleke recently won the governorship primary election in the party. Chief Adebayo was the brainchild of the highly elaborate and expensive Banana Island. [131] On May 9, 2018, Guardian Life reported Davido had signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer. ... Davido’s Father: Net Worth of Dr Deji Adeleke (Picture) Chizoba Ikenwa-October 15, 2019. Davido worked with Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, GospelOnDeBeatz, Spellz, Dokta Frabz, Mr. Chidoo, Theory Soundz and Shizzi to produce the album. Folashade, the daughter of Senator Ademola Adeleke, has narrated her father's reaction after he heard the news about her second child. The man, who said he was a nurse, told an inquest Mr. Adeleke consulted him for over 20 years. [11] After returning to Nigeria in 2011, Davido paused his music career and agreed to honor his father by enrolling at Babcock University. Abdulwali Yahaya is a professional blogger, programmer and a writer on Nigerian Infopedia. 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Sim Shagaya is a kind of person that loves to maintain a low profile, that is why you hardly hear his name in public. Kemi Olunloyo, a controversial Investigative journalist, has alleged that someone is trying to assassinate Nigerian singer, Davido while warning him to contact the police immediately. After focusing its operations in just Lagos, Konga expanded to the whole of Nigeria. Founder & Owner of Konga.com (Picture) Abdulwali Yahaya-March 6, 2020. 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[64], Davido founded the record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) a few months after signing with Sony. He used to be married to Dr Vero Adeleke who passed away in the year 2003. [112][113] It features guest vocals from Jamaican singer Popcaan, who asked Davido to appear on his 2018 single "Dun Rich". [76] The accompanying music video for "Fia" was directed by Clarence Peters. He had won numerous award in Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world at large. 08068202021 info@adelekeuniversity.edu.ng ; Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (born 1955), Nigerian politician; Kenny Adeleke (born 1983), Nigerian basketball player; Adeleke Mamora (born 1953), Nigerian politician In a post shared via his Instagram page on Monday, April 13, 2020, the music revealed his latest benevolent act with a photo of the house. Although he failed, his vision and mission have been a huge success. [13][14] It received generally negative reviews from music critics, who panned its lyrical content and Davido's songwriting. [11][12], Davido started working on his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo in 2011. After seeing the progress being made by his newly invented platform, he created a new forum on konga.com by introducing a third party merchants which will be able to buy and sell. [78], Davido released "Fall" on June 2, 2017. [58] He teased fans with the audio and behind-the-scene photographs of the video prior to releasing it. Davido's father, Dr Deji Adeleke was born on September 6, 1957. [83] The accompanying music video for "Fall" was directed by Nigerian-born British video director Daps. [91] The song retains many of the elements from the original recording but incorporates a patois-tinged flow. [108] It was produced by Shizzi and was initially intended to be released as the album's lead single. [96] he dedicated the track to his girlfriend and released it to coincide with her 23rd birthday. [29], On February 25, 2013, Davido released the Shizzi-produced track "Gobe". [138] Davido could be seen in the video displaying the confraternity's trademark shouting; “Egede, Aye for life”. [27][28] The GospelOnDeBeatz-produced track "All of You" was released as the album's fifth single on September 28, 2012. Chief Adebayo Adeleke was the Father of Elder Deji Adeleke, the biological father of David Adeleke. [51] It was produced by Oskido and Shizzi, and distributed by MTN's Play and Callertunez platforms. [6] Davido released his third studio album A Better Time, on 13 November 2020. [125][126] The album features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Chris Brown and Young Thug, among others. [57] In June 2015, Davido released the Meek Mill-assisted trap song "Fans Mi". [10] Davido dropped out of Oakwood University to pursue music full-time and relocated to London, where he worked on his vocals. [116] Davido disclosed the album's title during an event held in Lagos in September 2019 and said it would be released the following month. Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father's second-born son. [60] It was also going to feature guest artists such as P-Square, Don Jazzy, Runtown, Uhuru, DJ Buckz, Akon, Meek Mill, Wale and Trey Songz. [93][94], In February 2018, Davido sold out the O2 Brixton Academy venue, performing several songs including "Gobe", "Fans Mi", "Skelewu", "Aye", "If", "Fall" and "Fia". [115] He told Vibe magazine he wanted to record in a new environment. [105] The gig featured additional performances from Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Idowest, Dremo, Yonda, Tomi Agape and Zlatan. The late Adeleke was born on January 15, 1955, to the family of Senator Ayoola Adeleke and Esther Adeleke. Ademola is a father to popular musician, B-Red and a relation to singer Davido. [132], Davido has three children. [86] The song was described as a neo-highlife track and was produced by Fresh VDM. [97] Davido won Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards, becoming the first African artist to receive his award on the main stage. 0. Coming back to Nigeria, Shagaya gave himself some months break in order to think and make plans on how to be successful. He is currently 41 years old. [130] As part of the deal, He performed at the Guinness World of More Concert alongside artists including P-Square, D'banj, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma, Waje and Tiwa Savage. He is also the founder of Pacific Holdings Limited, a company that specializes in investing in various sectors across the country. [32] The music video for "Gobe" was recorded in South Africa by Godfather Productions. The corpse was brought to the residence from Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo at about 10:46am, where the Chief Immam of Ede, Alhaji Moshood Akaje performed the funeral prayers at about 11:03 am. [90] "Fia" was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2018. He is often regarded as one of the biggest and influential artistes in Africa.[1][2][3]. 23 Apr 2019 Law. [89] Daniel Orubo of Konbini Channels described "Fia" as a "coherent" track that uses Davido's "croaky voice". [49] In the video, Davido plays a poor farmer who falls in love with the prince's fiancé. Konga.com is an e-commerce network in Nigeria, rated as one of the best online selling website by Forbes.com (a global economy rating site). [107] Critics, however, said he did not sell out the concert, citing an article in The Guardian newspaper. [111] It also became the Nigerian music video to gain the most views within the first 24 hours of its release. The decline of meritocracy. Davido has faced accusations of being a member of the Black Axe confraternity (Aye Cult Group). [8][9] He attended the British International School in Lagos and at the age of 16, he moved to Alabama, US, to study business administration at Oakwood University. For an e-commerce network to get […] The owner was said to have boarded the mini-bus from Fakunle area of Osogbo to Aregbe. [117] Following his performance at Powerhouse 2019, Davido spoke with Power 105.1's DJ Self and said the album will feature collaborations with artists including Summer Walker, Gunna, A Boogie and Chris Brown. The remains of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke has been buried at his residence in Ede on Monday. [65] Dremo, Mayorkun, Yonda and Peruzzi are currently signed to the label. ... Digital shopping platforms such as Jumia and Konga … [37] It was ranked fifth on Premium Times' list of the top 10 songs of 2013. Nigerian Infopedia is Nigeria's authoritative top quality information website that provides resourceful information about her culture, people and things associated with Nigerians. 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