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Davido reveals shocking surprise from his father after Atlanta concert
Afrobeats superstar Davido recently opened up about a deeply personal moment involving his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, that left fans feeling all kinds of emotions.
In a candid chat on Power 105.1 FM, Davido recounted how his father surprised him with a generous and emotional gesture after his sold-out performance at the iconic State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The show, packed with thousands of fans — many from the Nigerian diaspora — was one of the highlights of Davido’s ongoing global success.
The singer shared that it was already a huge deal for him to see his dad in the audience, especially given their earlier friction over his career choice. For years, Davido had to work hard to earn his father’s blessing in choosing music over a more traditional path.
But what happened after the show truly stunned him.
Davido revealed that the morning after the concert, his father called him and, without warning, transferred $300,000 (over ₦400 million) to his account — a silent but powerful message of love and pride.
“It wasn’t about the money,” Davido said. “It was what it represented — acceptance, love, and support from someone who once wasn’t sure about this path I chose.”
The “Feel” crooner shared the story on Instagram, where it quickly went viral. Fans and followers flooded his page with heartfelt comments, applauding the elder Adeleke for backing his son in such a profound way — proving that sometimes, the biggest wins in life come with quiet validation from the people who matter most.
“My father still gives me a money because I’m his baby. He came to my show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, called me the next day and said, “amazing show, good job”,then he gave me $300,000” – Davido. pic.twitter.com/eQFQxdC0Mm
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) April 14, 2025