Some are born great; some achieve greatness; while others have greatness thrust on their shoulders. David Adedeji Adeleke a.k.a. DAVIDO, have all the above attributes bestowed on him by the grace of God, noble heritage, discovery and optimal utilization of his God-given talent in music and entertainment industry generally.
The Raji Ayoola Adeleke dynasty of Edeland, where DAVIDO hails from has come a long way in the social, political and economic transformation of its immediate community Ede, Osun State and Nigeria in general. The esteemed family of DAVIDO has many enviable legacies behind it. It has the rare record of been among the two families in Nigeria that has produced three Senators over a period of time. Late Senator (Papa) Raji Ayoola Adeleke (the patriarch of the family), Late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, the First Executive Governor of Osun State and Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke. This achievement is worthy of inclusion in Nigeria Hall of Fame and THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS. A no mean feat. This is not to leave out the billionaire outstanding business personality of the family, Dr. Tajudeen Adedeji Adeleke, the father of DAVIDO, among other eminent sons and daughters of the family.
That is the setting in the dignified family, where DAVIDO comes from. By all standard, he is very proud of that lineage and has thus given a good account of himself as a worthy ambassador of the family, through his selfless endeavours in the music industry. He has proved to be a force to be reckoned with at a tender age, through diligence and commitment. DAVIDO continues to be a shining light to the youth Nigeria, affirming that hard work does not kill. He prides himself at all times as a good son of late Dr. Mrs. Veronica Imade Adeleke (The Queen of the Heart) and Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, both of whom, gave him and the other children, good parental upbringing, which he has sustained to the glory of God. DAVIDO is holding the family flag high without stain. He has not allowed success to go into his head, rather he makes humility and Godliness his watchwords.
Members of the Adeleke family of which DAVIDO is an illustrious son, are achievers in their own right. For the benefit of the members of the public, who may not know, DAVIDO paternal grandmother, late Madam Adeboyin of blessed memory, was one of the outstanding IYALODES – (Women Generalissimo), that Edeland has ever produced. Merit, discipline; fear of God and fairness to all manners of people, are some of the hallmarks of the Adeleke family. Hence, DAVIDO imbibed the attributes of equity, open-handedness, honour and integrity from his heritage. Even in the hot political front, the motto of the family has been and still is, POLITICS WITHOUT BITTERNESS AND VIOLENCE. This, Late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke of blessed memory, amply demonstrated during his lifetime. None of the members of the family of which DAVIDO is a member will hurt a fly. DAVIDO is an epitome of patriotism, good heart; forgiving spirit and philantrophism.
The hip-hop rave of the moment – DAVIDO, believes so much in the bond of friendship and fraternity. He holds dear to heart, his peers and always think good of them. To DAVIDO, friendship should be jealously guarded and nurtured. His incursion into the music industry was through God’s grace and has since carved a niche for himself.
Despite his father’s fabulous wealth, DAVIDO is marching on, making a statement, that self help is the best help. One thing you cannot take away from him, is dedication and commitment to whatever cause he believes in. Despite his success in the music industry at a tender age, DAVIDO saw education as an important factor, upon which careers are built. He successfully completed a degree course at BABCOCK UNIVERSITY.
Success to DAVIDO means more hardwork, with a view to giving back to the larger society, particularly the under-priviledged. No wonder, DAVIDO has saddled himself with the responsibility of awarding scholarship to some students in BABCOCK and ADELEKE UNIVERSITIES through his hard- earned resources.
Factors that contribute to whom we are in life, include but not limited to instinct to compete for success and the desire to be self-sufficient in the crave for glory and recognition. In most cases, the yardstick set by DAVIDO in attaining success, was his resolve to perform exceedingly well through discipline, while not forgetting, that he owes a lot to maintaining his family core values of integrity and nobility. He has raised the bar for success beyond others’ expectation, telling the world, that he has the potentials to go far beyond where he is today, without been in competition with anybody or cutting corners. DAVIDO’s philosophy is premised on making life more abundant to all. With the awards of Africa and Worldwide Act of the year 2017, bestowed on DAVIDO in London recently, and which he dedicated to the sweet memory of his late mother Dr. Veronica Imade Adeleke, he has confirmed his supremacy and hold on the Hip-Hop music genre.
The traits of total commitment to friendship, comradeship and fellowship by DAVIDO to people of different colours, tribe, religion and nationality, is of paramouncy to him.
DAVIDO is of worthy character, raised in the way of truth, honesty and resilience. He is a star that has done his family proud at a tender age. He remains focused in making a great success of his talents in the music industry without let or hindrance. DAVIDO has proved beyond all reasonable doubts, that he is worthy in character and would do everything possible to be a shining example to the youth. DAVIDO is definitely above board and beyond reproach.
As you add another year on November 22, 2017, your Redeemer liveth, He shall prosper you with good health and wisdom in abundance.
- Wrote from Ede, Osun State
