Dangote Has Advised Me to Save Money Since Childhood — Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed details of the longstanding relationship between his family and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote. Speaking during a recent interview in Lagos, the singer said Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had been offering him financial advice since childhood. Davido recalled that Dangote was present in his family’s life from the time he was born, saying, “Aliko Dangote drove my mom home from the hospital when she gave birth to me.” According to the singer, the billionaire has remained consistent in advising him to save and manage his money whenever they meet. Davido said the advice, which he has received since he was a child, has continued to be relevant as he has built his career in the entertainment industry.

Davido also described billionaires as ordinary people despite their enormous wealth, saying their lifestyles can be different from the way the public perceives them. He explained that Dangote was a close associate of his father, businessman Adedeji Adeleke, and said the relationship between the two families had continued for decades. The singer noted that his personal relationship with Dangote began during his childhood and has remained intact into his adulthood. Davido said the billionaire’s repeated advice to save money has stayed with him throughout his journey, particularly as he has navigated the financial demands and opportunities that come with a successful entertainment career. He presented the relationship as one that goes beyond business, describing Dangote as someone who has been familiar with his family and supportive through different stages of his life.

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