Nigerian superstar Davido reflects on his rise to fame in a recent interview, where he spoke about the unexpected journey that took him from local success to global recognition. In a conversation with Apple Music about his latest album 5ive, the Grammy-nominated artist shared his thoughts on his rise to fame and the challenges and surprises along the way.
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According to VidCrunch, Davido shared his disbelief at how far his career has come, saying, “We were just taking in the strides like, ‘Damn, this is getting lit.’” He recounted how, in the early stages, he celebrated the gradual growth of his career—selling out small venues before eventually playing to massive crowds.
Davido also reflected on his early ambitions, recalling a pivotal moment when he decided he wanted to pursue music. “I actually remember the first time I was sitting in front of my laptop opening Logic and sitting down like, ‘Damn, I want to make it. I actually want to be a musician,’” he said.
His inspiration came from watching MTV Cribs and YouTube vlogs, where he dreamed of becoming a musician and achieving the same success. Despite knowing his family would not support his career choice, Davido pushed forward and ultimately became one of the driving forces in spreading Nigerian music globally.
Through this journey, it’s clear that Davido reflects on his rise to fame with a sense of gratitude, acknowledging how far he’s come despite the odds.
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