Afrobeats star Davido has once again sparked conversation with a surprising revelation about his early music career. In a recent interview with Power 105.1 FM in the United States, the singer shared that his breakout hit “Dami Duro,” released in 2012, may have reached the highest levels of influence in Nigeria. According to him, someone once told him that the then President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, had “Dami Duro” as his ringtone.
The hit track didn’t just make waves in the music scene—it also played a major role in changing Davido’s relationship with his father, Deji Adeleke. Before the success of “Dami Duro,” Davido’s decision to pursue music was met with strong resistance. He revealed that his father went as far as using the police and military to shut down his shows and arrest people involved in promoting them.
But things took a turn when the song blew up across Nigeria. Davido said, “My dad accepted my decision to do music after he heard my second single, ‘Dami Duro.’ The song blew up… I think it was the President’s ringtone. Someone told me.” The buzz around the song made people start urging his father to reconsider his position and support his son’s music journey.
The singer also opened up about how his relationship with his father has evolved over the years. At the time, he was afraid of him and didn’t know how to speak up. But eventually, he chose to return to school and communicate more openly. Now, the two have grown closer and share a deep bond, both personally and professionally. “Now, we are best friends. He comes to all my shows. He is very involved in my business,” Davido said.
This moment highlights how one hit song can not only launch a career but also mend family ties and break boundaries, even reaching the attention of a nation’s leader.
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