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Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that no one could defeat him in a free and fair election in Nigeria, should he ever decide to run for political office.

He, however, said he has no interest in contesting for any elective position at the moment, citing the corrupt nature of Nigerian elections and the electoral body.

Speaking during a recent livestream with online streamer Carter Efe, Davido said he would rather focus on his music until there is genuine electoral transparency in the country.

He said he preferred to concentrate on his music for now, adding that he could consider contesting for elective office once there was transparency in the system.

He maintained that nobody could beat him in any election, insisting that in a truly free and fair contest, he could even win a presidential election in Nigeria.

He added that the lack of transparency in the system, where he alleged that results were manipulated, was the real problem, saying he was watching closely to see what would happen in the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election, describing the situation as one that leaves people disillusioned.

Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, often known as Davido, will speak to journalists and citizens on Wednesday on security, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s preparedness, and other matters concerning the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

An invitation issued on Tuesday states that the press conference would take place at Imole House, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, at 11 a.m.

“I will be having a press conference tomorrow at Imole House, Osogbo, to discuss security, INEC and transparency issues,” Davido said in announcing the briefing online.

The musician, who was recently named Chairman of the Imole Youth Mobilisation Committee for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign, is anticipated to address security, electoral transparency, and other significant problems ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.

The campaign invitation advertised the event as “Davido addresses issues (security, INEC transparency, and other major issues) surrounding the Osun 2026 gubernatorial election.”

Adeleke of the Accord Party is running for a second term in office in the August 15 governorship election.

Davido, the governor’s nephew, has taken an active role in the campaign, spearheading youth mobilization efforts and participating in a variety of political activities throughout the state.

Afrobeats musician Davido has disclosed that his family has a long history of sending students to study abroad, going all the way back to his grandfather’s age.

The award-winning musician revealed that his grandfather made sure his kids attended school overseas, especially in the United States, in a recent interview that went viral on social media.

According to Davido, his father attended university in Kentucky, describing international education as a tradition that has been maintained within his family for decades.

The singer noted that studying abroad is a common practice among many affluent African families, adding that the trend has persisted across generations in his own family.

Davido also spoke about his family’s multicultural background, revealing that his parents first met in London.

He explained that his mother hails from Edo State, while his father is Yoruba, with Igbo ancestry through his grandmother.

He further disclosed that his mother later travelled to the United States to pursue a master’s degree, which deepened the family’s long-standing ties to America.

Reflecting on his upbringing between Nigeria and the United States, Davido said the exposure played a significant role in shaping his worldview and contributed positively to both his personal development and his international music career.

He credited the experience with helping him develop a global perspective that has influenced his success on the world stage.

We are pleased to commemorate Davido’s 15 significant years in the music business today. His career has been characterized by skill, resiliency, tenacity, cultural influence, and an unrelenting dedication to greatness.

From the release of his breakthrough albums to his rise to prominence as one of Africa’s most well-known international music heroes, Davido continuously transformed the sound and appeal of Afrobeats on a global scale. Over time, his music broke down barriers, brought disparate audiences together, and inspired a new generation of artists worldwide.

As we commemorate this 15-year milestone, we sincerely recognize the unwavering support from fans, partners, industry stakeholders, media outlets, and the entire global community that has shared in this amazing journey.

Your constant support, loyalty, and faith have greatly contributed to the legacy being celebrated today.

Davido’s biggest strength is still his genuineness, hard ethic, and strong interpersonal connections, even in the face of numerous accolades, chart success, sold-out arenas, and other accomplishments. Beyond just music, he has an impact on entertainment, culture, youth empowerment, and how the world views African artists.

The goal is still the same fifteen years later: to produce timeless music, inspire millions of people, and proudly export African music to every country in the globe.

LONG LIVE DAVIDO.

David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer who has declared an indefinite hiatus from music.

The OBO crooner stressed that he is on sabbatical and warned his fans not to expect new songs from him anytime soon during a recent livestream with Davrel.

Davido claimed that since his songs are now ruling club playlists, he doesn’t need to make new music to stay relevant in the music industry.

“Stop asking me when I’ll be releasing new music. I’m taking a musical hiatus. Ten of the twenty songs in the club right now are mine, as I mentioned. “I’m taking a musical break,” he declared.

Davido also made a statement about the emerging celebrity boxing competition in Nigeria, calling it a positive development.

The celebrity boxing contest has truly impressed me. It’s a positive development,” he said.

According to the DAILY POST, controversial artist Portable was just overthrown as the current champion of a Nigerian celebrity boxing event by well-known streamer Cater Efe.

Following his loss, Portable said that many people in the music business didn’t like him and accused them of being unsupportive.

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has revealed that he does not want any of his children to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Speaking during the interview, he said:

“I would prefer my kids to work with my dad instead of doing entertainment. Every Christmas, my dad takes all the grandkids with him. And I could just see that upon all the things he has, including multiple private jets and all that, his happiness is him seeing his grandchildren. And my father is single.

So I just saw his happiness and I’m like this is what life is all about. My dad not wanting me in the entertainment really killed my joy until he saw that this boy is really adamant about doing this. I wouldn’t want to do that to my kids as well.”

Davido explained that his decision is influenced by his personal struggles in the entertainment industry before his breakthrough, noting that he would prefer his children to work in his father, Adedeji Adeleke’s companies instead.

According to him, while he eventually followed his passion despite initial resistance from his father, he hopes to guide his children toward careers that offer more stability and less pressure.

The superstar, known for his deep love for his children, has once again shown his concern for their future and career choices.

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