Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his family chased him after he released his breakthrough hit, Dami Duro, as he pursued a music career against their wishes.
Davido said he faced strong opposition from his family, who wanted him to complete his education and follow the traditional path of working for his father’s business.
Speaking in an interview with Vibe Magazine on Thursday, the singer said he was still a teenager when he released ‘Dami Duro’, adding that the success of the song came at a time when he was under pressure from his family.
He said, “I was even on the run at the time from my family when I dropped that record.”
Reflecting on the lyrics of the song, Davido explained that they captured his personal struggles at the time, especially his determination to pursue music despite resistance from his family.
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