‘I was very stubborn as a kid’ – Davido Explains How His Dad Created ‘Davido’

• Davido has shared the humorous story behind his famous stage name, revealing it was coined by his father during his childhood.
• According to the singer, the name came from the way his dad called him whenever he was being stubborn.

Nigerian music superstar Davido has revealed the funny story behind how he got his now-famous name.

The award-winning singer disclosed that the nickname was given to him by his father when he was much younger due to his stubborn nature as a child.

“My dad gave me the name Davido. I was very stubborn as a kid, so whenever he wanted to call me, he’d shout ‘David-o! Davido-o!’ That’s how the name stuck,” he said.

The revelation quickly amused fans online, with many finding the backstory both relatable and entertaining.

Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has grown into one of Africa’s biggest music stars, making the nickname globally recognized over the years.

“My daughter Imade made me very worried after her school teacher reported she hadn’t been eating her school lunch for 2 weeks 😭💔

I investigated and asked her why… she said it was because I hadn’t gotten her crepes 😂”

— Davido pic.twitter.com/npPL7vh1MG

— carter🌚 (@carter6f) April 27, 2026

Read somke of the comments below:

@realyobarnub
Omo this man get many stories oo😂

@Boyice123
this is hilarious but the name makes sense

@ellabosslady_
Davido suppose be story teller

@wayveeofficial
Na so Nigerian parents Dey shout person name 😂

@Rant_NGA
They called you a name and it stuck because you had no name.

@VikanTheVeiled
He too worry him pops😂😂

@Alesh14239416
Exactly how I thought he got his name lmao🤣

@Intellectufreak
That “O” at the end fro every Nigeria parent, to make the name louder in case u are far away

@Dstayanonymous
African parents intonation I could relate 😭😭🤣🤣

@beri_grizou
Ah ah😂😂which kind naming be this