Popular Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that he would prefer his children to build their careers outside the entertainment space, specifically within his family’s business empire. During a widely circulated interview on The Breakfast Club, the award-winning artist shared that his kids are more likely to work in the companies owned by his father, Deji Adeleke, rather than pursue music or show business. According to Davido, this preference is influenced by his own early experiences in the music industry. He explained that before achieving success, he faced resistance and a lack of support from his father, which made his journey more difficult and emotionally challenging. He suggested that working within the family’s established business structure would offer his children a more stable and comfortable path in life. Reflecting on those early struggles, the singer recounted how his father’s initial disapproval of his music ambitions affected him deeply, even diminishing his enthusiasm at the time. However, he acknowledged that his persistence eventually convinced his father to accept his chosen career. When asked directly whether he would want his children to follow in his footsteps or join their grandfather’s business ventures, Davido responded candidly that he would rather see them work with his father. He described how his father finds genuine happiness in spending time with his grandchildren, especially during family gatherings like Christmas. He also highlighted that despite his father’s vast wealth and achievements, including ownership of private jets, his greatest joy comes from family connections. Observing this, Davido expressed that such moments reshaped his understanding of what truly matters in life. Nonetheless, the singer made it clear that he would not impose restrictions on his children’s choices. While he may have a preferred path for them, he emphasized that he would still support any of his kids if they decide to pursue a career in entertainment. He even noted that his daughter is already showing interest in music through singing and dancing.
