This is why Davido will do very well as a politician or when he ventures into politics
Davido played a significant role in the victory of his uncle as the elected Governor of Osun, with his dedication, selflessness and great support, he will eventually make a good politician.
He is the multi-millionaire singer-songwriter and record producer known as the Nigerian Afropop superstar, revered in both Africa and beyond.
However, Davido—real name David Adedeji Adeleke—has lately been more concerned with party politics and helping to elect his uncle as governor of his native Osun this weekend.
Ademola Adeleke, known as “the dancing senator” for his propensity to dance in public, undoubtedly hopes his well-known nephew may help him gain as many supporters among voters as he does among music fans.
The 58-year-old politician is challenging Gboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressives Congress on behalf of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (APC).
Rauf Aregbesola, the governor of the APC, is stepping down after serving a maximum of two four-year terms, and candidates from no less than 48 parties are vying for his position.
Before Nigerians vote in February and March of next year for a new president, parliament, governors, and state legislatures, this Saturday’s election is the country’s last significant electoral test.
Undoubtedly, Davido’s involvement was the high point of a state election that was meant to gauge how well-liked President Muhammadu Buhari was in the southwest of Nigeria.
For any presidential candidate and major political parties, the region—which contains Lagos, the nation’s megacity with 20 million residents—is a crucial electoral prize.
Politico-dynastic lineage
Last weekend, Davido, who has become a familiar presence on the campaign trail, received the spotlight at a rally in his hometown of Ede and sang some of his most well-known songs.
A far contrast from the glitz and glamour of his private plane and a recent Africa tour, the 25-year-old singer is currently completing his one-year mandatory national service.
He has seen entertaining crowds of supporters and local PDP members while perched atop PDP trucks in a field.
Additionally, billboards in the region feature images of the singer dressed in traditional attire, seated next to the Nigerian flag on an empty chair made of black leather.