Afrobeats star Davido has announced a temporary pause in his music career as he throws his weight behind the re-election bid of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The singer made the declaration in Ede on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team, where he was unveiled as chairman.

Two-month break for political push

Davido said he would suspend his music activities for two months to focus fully on grassroots mobilisation efforts across the state.

“I have put my musical career on hold for two months… not only because he is my uncle but because he is doing a good job and still has more to accomplish,” he said.

He stressed that the election is critical and requires strong engagement, especially among young voters.

Focus on youth-driven mobilisation

According to him, the youth campaign team will play a central role in connecting with voters at the grassroots level.

He described the committee as one of the most important in the campaign structure, noting its focus on mobilising young people across communities.

“This is one of the most important committees because it focuses on youths,” he added.

Call for door-to-door engagement

Davido urged members of the team to adopt direct engagement strategies, including door-to-door campaigns in all local government areas.

He said the goal is to highlight the governor’s achievements and communicate his future plans effectively to residents.

“Engage people within your communities and communicate the governor’s programmes effectively,” he said.

Celebrities and political influence

The development reflects a familiar trend in Nigeria’s political space, where entertainers increasingly play active roles in election campaigns.

Observers note that such involvement has grown in recent years, particularly in mobilising younger voters ahead of major elections.