Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked fresh conversation about his future in music after suggesting that he could eventually walk away from the industry to focus on building his wealth.
The singer remarked while reacting to a post by rapper Erigga celebrating musicians who did not come from wealthy backgrounds and had to work their way up financially.
Erigga’s message praised artists who built their careers without relying on family wealth, highlighting the struggle and determination it took for them to earn every dollar.
Davido, however, appeared to take a different view of the conversation, arguing that coming from a wealthy family does not automatically mean an artiste lacks the work ethic or ambition required to succeed.
The singer pushed back against the idea that only musicians from modest backgrounds deserve recognition for their hustle. He pointed out that artists who grew up with financial privilege can also put in the work and rise to the top of their profession.
No be we say make your pops no guard o
Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top
Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile https://t.co/bJGSL38FlW— Davido (@davido) September 2, 2026
Taking the exchange further, Davido suggested that he could eventually leave music behind and redirect his energy towards achieving his financial ambitions.
His comments have since attracted attention online, particularly because the singer has repeatedly spoken about his success, wealth, and long-term ambitions beyond music.
For now, there is no indication that Davido is preparing for an immediate retirement. The remark appears to be more of a reflection of his desire to pursue bigger financial goals while questioning the romanticization of poverty and struggle.
With a career spanning more than a decade and several major Afrobeats records to his name, any eventual decision by Davido to step away from music would undoubtedly mark a significant moment for the Nigerian music industry.
No worry o I go soon leave their music for una GO MAKE MY BILLIONS … then that shit gonna be boring AF
— Davido (@davido) September 2, 2026