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Multi-award-winning Afrobeats star, David Adeleke aka Davido, has opened up on how his wealthy father, Adedeji Adeleke once used his connections and power to hinder his progress in the music industry.

OBO as he is fondly called revealed this in an interview with American TV host, Kelly Clarkson.

According to him, his father was hell-bent on completing his first degree which had compelled the singer to make an agreement where he would attend school for two weeks in a month and pursue his music career for the other two weeks.

As his music career grew, his fame also grew and he became a distraction to his class, which left him with no choice but to do part-time classes.

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He stated that his father wasn’t pleased with his career growth, which was overshadowing his academics so he started pulling strings to get him cancelled from shows.

Davido said: “I come from a big family that is really big on education. I’m a first-generation entertainer, in my whole life of bloodline.

“He was really adamant about me finishing school. One, because I didn’t make it. Two, because you know what I’m saying? He didn’t mind me doing music, but he was really bent on me, you know finishing school.

“He owns a University, so again. So you can imagine and my mom was a college professor. I think they were also scared because whatever you want your kids to do, you want them to be successful in it. In our business, it’s not that easy to be successful.

“So you know, we kind of made a deal, where I go to school for like two weeks out of the month and the other two weeks, I can be in the studio and do what I want.

“It got to a point where I was a distraction to the class when my music was getting bigger. After a while, I got to do part-time class-type stuff. I was getting too big and he got mad.

“I’m talking about he sees a billboard of me doing a show, the show gets cancelled before I get there. He has that type of power. So it got to a point where everyone was scared to book me. But eventually, I did finish school and now he is my biggest fan.”

Award-winning singer, Davido’s signee, Peruzzi has criticised his senior colleague, Dammy Krane for releasing a diss track to get at his boss over unpaid debt.

Recall that Dammy Krane took to social media to reveal that he is set to drop a diss track for Davido who allegedly owes him some money.

The Nation reported that Dammy Krane has been on a blasting roll on Davido, insisting that he pays up for certain cash that he owes him for a song they did together.

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Peruzzi has reacted to the plans of Dammy Krane to release a diss track.

In a post on his Twitter page, he stated that the song was a bore and it would have been better if Dammy Krane sang about how terrible his own life is.

Quoting the video, he wrote: “This One No Sweet. Na “My Life Jaga Jaga” You Suppose Do. Olodo”

Afrobeats pop star, David Adeleke aka Davido, has addressed the issue of ingratitude among some of the individuals he has assisted, particularly in light of his ongoing debt controversy.

Davido, who is a regular giver on the internet space, has recently faced criticism from various individuals who allege that he owes them money, highlighting the challenges of helping others in the public eye.

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Expressing his disappointment on his X app, Davido said: “The level of ungratefulness is alarming … lesson learnt”.

Singer Dammy Krane has continued to demand proceeds of a music collaboration with superstar Davido. 

Dammy Krane has been dragging the singer for over a year to pay him for the music collaboration in the past.

He ridiculed Davido’s nickname, calling hime Owe B Owe (OBO), and demanded that the singer pay for the work he did.

Read Also: I fed, housed you when homeless, Davido tells Dammy Krane

Dammy Krane wrote: “Owe B Owe, Owe Owe One, DAVID-Owe, Please pay me my money. I no Dey beg you. It is my work! You no gats Japa”

Nigerian musician, Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, popularly known as Dammy Krane, has taken to social media to address his colleague, Davido, regarding an outstanding debt that has remained unpaid for several years.

Using his online platform, Dammy Krane expressed his understanding of the challenges that wealthy individuals face in settling debts but requested Davido’s consideration, particularly for the sake of his daughter’s education.

He also questioned why the payment was still pending for a song he claimed to have written and that Davido had openly acknowledged.

He said: “I know it is hard for Rich people to pay debts but @davido if not for my sake Blooda, Pay me my money at least because of my daughter’s sake ( your niece if at all ) school fees no easy for Naija now o, na everybody de try secure their future. Na money we want no be wahala o.”

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Also, Dammy Krane brought up the issue of Davido taking an artist, Idowest, from his record label.

He noted that because he took Davido as a brother, he chose to refrain from speaking out about this matter.

He said: “Let’s not forget @davido you took Idowest from my record label, I didn’t talk because I saw you as a brother, neither did I drag the artiste( cos I had done my part to help him), Genuinely I want to know why you don’t want to pay me for a song you tweeted that I wrote after all.”

Trace Africa has staged its debut Trace Awards to mark the music television powerhouse’s 20th anniversary, and celebrate the creativity, talent and influence of African and Afro-inspired music and artists.

Nigerian superstars, 2Baba, Davido, Rema and Burna Boy, won the biggest prize of the night.

Davido took home the prizes for Best Male, and shared Best Collaboration with South Africa’s Musa Keys for ‘Unavailable’.

Rema scored in the Global African Artist, and Song of the Year categories, with ‘Calm Down.’  ‘Love Damini’ by Burna Boy scored the prize for Best Album and Vivian Chidid received the plaudits for Best Female.

Recognising his long and storied music career, Nigeria’s 2Baba took home the Lifetime Achievement prize.

 Other categories include the Best Artist – East Africa won by Diamond Platnumz, while Rwandan local hero Bruce Melodie triumphed in the Best Rwandan Artist category.

Read Also:Davido, Rema, Yemi Alade win big at 2023 Trace Awards

 Didi B took home the silverware for Ivory Coast as Best Artist Africa – Francophone, while his fellow countrymen KS Bloom and Tam Sir scored in the Best Gospel Artist, and Best Producer categories, respectively. Lisandro Cuxi was named Best Artist Africa – Lusophone.

Chairman/co-founder, Trace, said, Olivier Laouchez: “Tonight has been a triumphant demonstration of the power and creativity of African and African-origin artists.  All the nominees and performers at the Trace Awards underlined exactly why African contemporary music has become a global phenomenon. We congratulate the nominees, winners and performers for their achievements and for demonstrating their talent, imagination and creativity to a global audience.”

The awards was hosted by Afrobeats legend D’Banj and Angolan supermodel Maria Borges.

Global music powerhouse and trendsetting Afro-music connoisseur, Trace has unveiled its star-studded inaugural event, Trace Awards 2023 on October 21 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.

This outstanding event paid homage to the creativity, flair, and sway of African and Afro-inspired musicians.

Over 150 musicians competed for awards in a presentation that lit up the stage, celebrating the magnificence and variety of Afro-centric music from Afrobeat to Dancehall, Hip Hop to Afro-pop, Mbalax to Amapiano, Zouk to Kizomba, and beyond.

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The awards ceremony, which was hosted by music veteran D’Banj with Angolan global supermodel Maria Borges, featured a star-studded lineup of performers, including Davido, Yemi Alade, Black Sherif, Kizz Daniel and more.

Below are the award winners for each category:

Best Music Video – “Baddie” Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best Artist France & Belgium – Tayc (France)

Best Producer – Tam Sir (Ivory Coast)

Best Artist North Africa – Dystinct (Morocco)

Best Artist UK – Central Cee

Best Artist Indian Ocean – Goulam (Comoros)

Best Artist Francophone Africa – Didi B (Ivory Coast)

Best DJ – Michael Brun (Haiti)

Best Gospel Artist – KS Bloom (Ivory Coast)

Best Artist The Caribbean – Rutshelle Guillaume (Haiti)

Best Artist Anglophone Africa – Asake (Nigeria)

Best Global African Artist – Rema

Best Newcomer – Roseline Layo (Ivory Coast)

Best Collaboration – “Unavailable” – Davido (Nigeria) with Musa Keys (South Africa)

Best Dancer – Robot Boii (South Africa)

Best Artist Lusophone Africa – Lisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)

Changemaker Trace Award – Mr Eazi (Nigeria)

Best Live – Fally Ipupa (DRC)

Lifetime Achievement Award – 2Baba (Nigeria)

Album of the Year – “Love Damini” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Best Female Artist – Viviane Chidid (Senegal)

Best Male Artist – Davido (Nigeria)

Song of the year – Rema (Nigeria)

BBNaija All-Stars winner, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya aka Ilebaye has recently recounted how shyness enveloped her upon meeting superstar singer, Davido.

She expressed her shyness in approaching him for a video in a post on her X handle.

“OMG, I just saw @davido. I was so star struck and I was too shy to make a video with him”, she wrote.

This revelation comes just weeks after her victory in the BBNaija All Stars edition, where she won a prize of 120 million and other grand prizes.

Fans encouraged her to be bolder and more confident in approaching such situations given her own status as a star.

See some reactions below:

@1stus001: “That’s serious… You’re doing well but next do share a video with us alright, keep exploring baby girl. OBO for a reason.”

Read Also: Ilebaye: tough keeping up with celebrity, millionaire status

@NobleBenz: “You’re also a celebrity now so no need to be shy. Next time walk up to him and relate, David is a nice guy. Be bold Hope this helps.”

@Johanna54577637: “No Baye no..want a video for you and davido with your new song.. purrrrrr,let him join the gage purrrrrrrrr..we love you Baye and enjoy this trip with your friends.”

@lizzy9321: “Don’t do dis to us next time oo my baby just have fan nd don’t b shy next time.”

@Cherish90495263: “We need that picture my love. Please go back.”