Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, is one of the most popular and successful Afrobeats artists. He is also an heir to the Adeleke family fortune, led by industrialist Adedeji Adeleke.
Davido rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his hit song “Dami Duro,” followed by popular tracks like “Aye.”
Beyond his musical success, Davido’s personal life has drawn attention, including his public relationships with Chef Chioma Adeleke and Sophia Momodu, as well as a few high-profile scandals.
We have compiled a detailed biography of the Afrobeat singer, including Davido’s net worth, biography, and who among the big three is actually richer.
Who is Davido?
Davido’s real name is David Adeleke; he is the youngest of four children of Adedeji Adeleke and Veronica Imade Adeleke. His older siblings are Nicolas Adeleke, Coco Adeleke, Adewale Adeleke, and Sharon Adeleke.
Davido is an Afrobeat singer and the label boss of Davido Music World (DMW), where he signed artists like Peruzzi, Dremo, and Majorkun. In August 2025, Davido married his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland Adeleke. The couple has twins together.
Davido’s parents: Adedeji Adeleke and Veronica Imade Adeleke
Davido’s parents are Adedeji Adeleke, an industrialist and billionaire, and the late Veronica Imade Adeleke. Adedeji Adeleke is the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited and president of Adeleke University.
Davido often speaks fondly of his mother, Veronica Adeleke, naming two of his daughters after her. He also remembers receiving a diamond pendant featuring her image from Chioma Adeleke. Veronica lectured at Babcock University before she died in 2004. She and Adedeji Adeleke had two children, Sharon and David Adeleke, and Adedeji also has children from his first marriage.
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Davido: Baby Mamas and Children
Davido fathered six children with four women.
- Imade Adeleke with Sophia Momodu (May 15, 2015)
- Hailey Veronica Adeleke with Amanda (May 9th, 2017)
- Ifeanyi Adeleke with Chioma Rowland Adeleke (October 20th, 2019 – October 31, 2022)
- Dawson Adeleke with Larisa London
- J and J, Twins with Chioma Adeleke
Imade Adeleke with Sophia Momodu (May 15, 2015)
Davido and Sophia Momodu met and started dating when he was 19, and she was 26; they share a young daughter, Imade Adeleke. Their relationship and parenting journey has been extremely bumpy, with custody battles and other personal disagreements that first started in January 2016, when Sophia Momodu and her uncle, Publisher, Dele Momodu, publicly accused the Adeleke family of attempting to take a seven-month-old Imade to Dubai without permission from her mother; he repeatedly accused his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, of substance use—specifically cannabis (weed) and alcohol; the two also had a long custody battle that prevented the singer from seeing Imade for several months until they resolved their issue until davido withdrew his custody suit writing on social media, “Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade, There’s nothing to celebrate.” Despite their legal disputes, Imade was seen on a daddy-daughter date with her father on 31st October 2026. This suggests that Sophia and Davido may have reached a private agreement outside of court.
Hailey Veronica Adeleke with Amanda (May 9th, 2017)
Amanda Laplubelle, a Togolese model and beauty entrepreneur based in Atlanta, is Davido’s second baby mama. Together, they have a daughter, Hailey, who is known for her privacy. There has been no public drama or arguments between Amanda and Davido, and they are considered to have the smoothest co-parenting relationship among Davido’s partners.
Ifeanyi Adeleke with Chioma Rowland Adeleke (October 20th, 2019 – 31 October, 2022)
Chioma Adeleke gave birth to Davido’s first son on October 20th, 2019. An infant Ifeanyi Adeleke featured on the album art for Davido’s 2020 album, A Better Time. Ifeanyi sadly died after drowning in a pool at the family’s home in Lagos, just days after his 3rd birthday.
Dawson Adeleke with Larisa London
After rumors started to swirl about Davido supposedly having a child with London-based model Larisa London just months after his child with Chioma Adeleke, who at the time was his girlfriend, the internet was sent into a frenzy, and Davido denied the allegations. However, Larisa London has shared that she is a makeup artist who met Davido at work. Although she has mostly maintained a low profile, she has alluded to being harassed and also being in a custody battle with the singer.
J and J, Twins with Chioma Adeleke
Chioma and Davido welcomed their twins, a boy and a girl, in Atlanta, although not much has been shared about the twins; Chioma and Davido have given fans a sneak peek with their initials, J and J.
Davido’s Wife: Chioma Adeleke
Davido and Chioma Adeleke began dating as students at Babcock University. They kept their relationship mostly private until Davido publicly celebrated Chioma’s 23rd birthday by releasing his hit single “Assurance” and gifting her a Porsche, both of which went viral. The couple continued dating publicly until reports emerged that Davido had fathered a child with London-based Larisa London. Around the same time, rumors surfaced about domestic violence and a fight between Chioma and Davido that allegedly resulted in a leg injury for Davido. On June 16, 2020, Chioma denied the domestic violence claims, stating:
“ Never has there ever been an incident of abuse in my home. He has never in his life lifted a finger to touch me, and I have never so much as even pushed him.”
After rumored separation, Chioma and Davido appeared to have reignited their romance after they were spotted on the streets of London. Shortly after, their son Ifeanyi passed away, making them take a long break from social media. Chioma Adeleke took a long break from social media, only making a few appearances on the pages of friends and family. Chioma and Davido had their traditional marriage on June 25, 2025, in Lagos, and their white wedding on August 10, 2025, in Miami
David Adeleke: Biography
Full Name: David Adedeji Adeleke
Nickname: OBO, Davido
Age: 34
Birthday: 13 November 1990
Wife: Chioma Rowland Adeleke
Children: Imade Adeleke, Hailey Adeleke, Ifeanyi Adeleke, Dawson Adeleke, Twin Boy J, Twin Girl J
Mother: Veronica Imade Adeleke
Father: Adedeji Adeleke
Nationality: Nigerian
University: Babcock University
Tribe: Yoruba
State of Origin: Osun State
Davido Net Worth 2026
Davido’s net worth is estimated at around $100 million, earned through his share in his father’s multimillion-dollar companies, as well as income from music sales, touring, and streaming. His popularity has also attracted lucrative endorsements and brand partnerships that add to his wealth.
Stake in Pacific Holdings Limited
Davido is one of the heirs to the Adeleke family business. In January 2021, he joined the board of the Adedeji Adeleke empire, a multimillion-dollar conglomerate with major investments in power, warehousing, logistics, and other sectors. Although Davido’s exact shareholdings are undisclosed, he stated in a 2023 Forbes interview that he attends the company’s quarterly board meetings.
Davido: Houses
Davido owns significant assets and real estate investments, including properties in Nigeria and Atlanta.
Davido: Banana Island
In 2019, Davido purchased a $1500000 Banana Island mansion. The 5-bedroom home features a terrace apartment/pennthouse an elevator, a private cinema, and high-tech security.
Eko Atlantic Mansion
Davido has shared details of his multimillion-dollar project in Eko Atlantic, Lagos State. It is rumoured to be a 16-Bedroom mansion still under Construction.
Davido: Atlanta home
Davido announced the purchase of his and Chioma Adeleke’s Atlanta home on… by sharing an image of the building on his Instagram stories, writing. The home is rumored to have two floors, seven bedrooms, a sizable lawn, and a garage. Davido’s Atlanta home sits on 0.7 acres of land and costs about $2.5 million.
Davido: Cars
Davido’s garage features several luxury and sports cars, including Maybachs, Ferraris, Porsches, and more. Below are the prices for all the cars Davido owns.
Davido’s Cars, Prices, and Reported Purchase Dates
- Audi R8 Convertible: November 2016. Reportedly bought for his 23rd birthday.
Estimated price: ₦100 million–₦200 million.
- Bentley Bentayga: 2018, acquired after a successful 30-Billion Concert.
Estimated price: ₦100 million+.
- Lamborghini Urus: 2019. Reported acquisition.
Estimated price: ₦235,500,000
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan: May 2021. Davido announced that he had bought his first Rolls-Royce.
Estimated price: ₦136 million–₦500 million.
- Lamborghini Aventador: December 2021, delivered in March 2022.
Estimated price: ₦300 million–₦500 million.
- Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 (2022 model): March 2022. Reportedly acquired after his O2 Arena concert.
Estimated price: approximately ₦250 million.
- Mercedes-Maybach S680 Virgil Abloh Edition: 2023. Reportedly acquired after his Timeless concert in Lagos.
Estimated price: approximately ₦400 million.
- Second Lamborghini Aventador: Reportedly added in 2023.
Estimated price: ₦500 million+.
- Range Rover Vogue: Reportedly acquired in 2023.
Estimated price: approximately ₦350 million.
- Tesla Cybertruck: 2024. Reportedly acquired alongside a second Cybertruck.
Estimated price: approximately ₦400 million.
- Second Tesla Cybertruck: 2024.
Estimated price: approximately ₦400 million.
- Rolls-Royce Spectre: 2024. Reportedly added to his collection.
Estimated price: ₦1 billion+.
- Cadillac Escalade: 2024. Gifted to Davido by Mr. J Autos on his 32nd birthday, November 21, 2024.
Estimated price: ₦228 million.
- Rolls-Royce Phantom (2025 model): Reportedly acquired toward the end of 2024.
Estimated price: ₦1 billion+.
- Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Series II (2025 model): Reportedly acquired in 2025.
Estimated price: approximately ₦1.08 billion.
- Lamborghini Revuelto Hybrid: Reportedly acquired in 2025.
Estimated price: approximately ₦1.4 billion.
- Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 (White Ambience): Ordered in 2025 and reportedly delivered in May 2026.
Estimated landed cost: ₦700 million–₦1.2 billion.
Based on the listed prices, Davido’s cars are estimated to be worth about ₦9.1 billion to ₦10 billion. However, it is unclear whether he still owns any of these cars or whether he has sold or traded them.
Brand deals: Munch It, Infinix, Martel
Davido signed a multi-million naira deal with snack brand Munch It on June 10, 2021, and has remained its brand ambassador since then. He also has an ongoing endorsement with Infinix, which began on May 10, 2018, and was highlighted by the launch of the Davido Limited Edition Note 30 Pro, featuring his signature and bundled with XE 27 earbuds. On June 12, 2021, Davido’s personal lawyer, Prince Bobo, announced a five-million-dollar ambassadorial deal with the alcoholic beverage company Martell Nigeria, which has since featured Davido in its music videos and social media campaigns.
Brand Collaboration: Puma X Davido
Davido joined the lineup of celebrities like Wizkid and Burna Boy who have clothing lines with popular clothing brands like Nike, Puma, and BoohooMAN. Davido was first signed as the global brand ambassador in 2021 before he expanded their partnership with a collaboration for sportswear and athleisure wear, footwear, modern street style, and activewear. That gave Davido roughly 50% creative control over collections featuring his motto, “We rise by lifting others,” along with nods to his crew, the 30 Billion Gang (30BG).
Music: DMW and Nine+ Records
Davido was originally signed to HKN Music until he launched his own label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), in 2016. DMW has been responsible for launching the careers of some of Nigeria’s finest artists, including Mayorkun, Peruzzi, and others. Although the label lost some of its biggest stars over the years, at one point in Afrobeats history, DMW was regarded as Nigeria’s most successful music label, second only to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.
In April 2024, Davido partnered with UnitedMasters to launch his new label, Nine+ Records. This announcement sparked speculation about the dissolution of DMW. Davido later clarified on his X page that all DMW artists would simply transition to Nine+ Records, putting rumors to rest.
Davido grammy
Davido does ot not have a Grammy, although he has been nominated for the Grammy 5 times and has zero Grammy awards.
Davido’s Grammy nominations
1. 2024 – Best African Music Performance: “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys.
2. 2024 – Best Global Music Performance: “FEEL”.
3. 2024 – Best Global Music Album: Timeless.
4. 2025 – Best African Music Performance: “Sensational” with Chris Brown and Lojay.
5. 2026 – Best African Music Performance: “With You” featuring Omah Lay.
Davido Relationships and Controversy
$DAVIDO
After Davido announced $DAVIDO, a meme cryptocurrency token launched on the Solana blockchain, many cryptocurrency traders and social media users accused him of participating in a pump-and-dump scheme. The token rapidly lost value within days, causing many investors—mainly fans—to lose their investments, leading to public outrage. Blockchain analysts also reported that a wallet linked to Davido made significant profits from token sales. However, it is important to note that Davido was never convicted of fraud or found guilty of any cryptocurrency scam by a court.
Cheating rumors & infidelity(Nina the Elite and others)
Davido and Chioma publicly dated for years; in fact, for the longest time, Chioma Adeleke is very much the only woman Davido has fully claimed, but regardless of the luxury gift, music videos, and love declaration, there have been at least five women who have claimed to be in a relationship with the artist or had claimed to be impregnated by the artist. ms
Most notably, Nina the Elite claimed to be in a relationship with the singer for years before he went public with Chioma and was not shy about expressing her feelings for Chioma Adeleke and, at some point, the entire Nigerian Twitter and Instagram. This fallout came after the singer/ busincess woman claimed she was pregnant by the singer, and he asked her to have an abortion.
In this same period, Paris-based real estate agent and model, Ivanna Bay, also claimed that she was pregnant by the singer, sharing chat receipts and pregnancy test results. However, days later she disclosed that her body was failing and that doctors informed her she was suffering from a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy.
Anu Adeleke: Anu Adeleke Davido paternity dispute
The paternity dispute between Davido, Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, and her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, has reared its head a few times over the last few years, while Anu’s mother insists that she had a one-night stand with Davido and it produced the child. Davido, on the other hand, has vehemently denied paternity, especially after they conducted several DNA tests that came out negative. Anu found herself in the news cycle when she wrote a deeply moving letter to the singer, asking for clarity on her paternity. This led of a Davidos father, Adedeji Adeleke, to make a lenghty vidoes detailing multiple DNA tests that have all come out negative. He seemed to have answered all questions about whether Davido is Anu’s father.
FAQ
How old is Davido?
Davido is 34 years old.
Did Davido win Grammy 2026?
No, Davido does not have a Grammy.
Did Davido win a Grammy?
No, Davido has never won a Grammy.
Davido and Wizkid: who is the richest?
Davido is richer than Wizkid.
Does Davido have a private jet?
No, Davido does not have a private jet; his father, however, has three private jets.
How old is Davido’s wife?
Chioma Adeleke is 32 years old.
How many children did Davido have with Chioma?
Davido has three children with Chioma: their first son, Ifeany Adeleke, who sadly passed away, and their twins, J and J, a boy and a girl.
Who is Davido’s 2nd baby mama?
Davido’s second baby mama is Atlanta-based businesswoman Amanda, Hailey Adeleke’s Mothers.
Who is Davido’s first baby mama?
Davido’s first baby mama is Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first daughter, Imade Adeleke.
Who is Davido’s fourth baby mama?
Davido’s fourth baby mama is London-based makeup artist Larisa London; she is Dawson Adeleke’s mother.
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