I’m Set For Life – Davido Boasts Of Billions Waiting Without Lifting A Finger Online Users Respond

Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shared the toll that hard work takes on his mental well-being. Despite coming from a wealthy background, the artist admitted that the demands of his career often leave him mentally exhausted.

In an interview with music executive Bankulli following his sold-out concert at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, Davido confessed that he sometimes regrets being so hardworking. According to him, his drive isn’t fueled by financial need but by genuine passion for music and love for his fans.

“I honestly regret being this hardworking sometimes,” Davido said. “The mental stress and pressure that come with this job, especially with so many odds stacked against me, can be overwhelming. But I keep going—not for money, but because I love what I do. I already have billions of dollars waiting for me. Even if I never work again, I’ll be fine financially.”

Davido, the son of billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, emphasized that his commitment to music is rooted in passion, not necessity.

Meanwhile, Nigerian rapper CDQ revealed in an interview on Echoo Room that Davido once approached him with a record deal. The proposal came after CDQ’s hit singles, “Indomie” and “Nowo E Soke”, gained popularity.

According to CDQ, Davido contacted him on X (formerly Twitter), expressing a desire to sign him and invest earnings from his African tour to elevate him into the biggest rapper in Africa. However, the deal didn’t materialize due to differences in vision.

CDQ insisted that his producer Masterkraft be involved in the deal, leading to a three-way meeting. During the discussion, Masterkraft proposed a partnership between CDQ and Davido’s label instead of a standard record contract, arguing that CDQ had already built strong street credibility.

However, Davido rejected the partnership model, resulting in the breakdown of negotiations.

“Davido reached out to me back then on Twitter, saying he wanted to sign me. He told me he had made a lot of money from his African tour and wanted to invest in me to become Africa’s biggest rapper,” CDQ recounted. “I said whatever happens, Masterkraft must be part of it. At the meeting, Masterkraft suggested a partnership because he believed I was already a street movement, but Davido declined—and that was the end of it.”