I built my music career without godfather – Davido

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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has reflected on his journey to stardom after reaching a new career milestone on Spotify.

The OBO hitmaker recently surpassed 11 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform—his highest yet—following the release of his fifth studio project, 5ive.

Reacting to the achievement, Davido highlighted that his rise in the music industry came without the backing of industry insiders or influential mentors, setting him apart from many of his peers who benefited from early support by record label executives.

He credited his accomplishments to divine grace, consistent quality music, and the steadfast loyalty of his fanbase.

Sharing his gratitude via his X handle, he wrote, “No co-sign, built from the ground up! Just God, good music and the best fans! Appreciate you guys fr [for real]!”