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“I Didn’t Know Till I Was 8” — Davido Opens Up About Family, Praises Father’s Parenting

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Promise Odejide

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Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred reactions online after speaking about his family background and praising his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for keeping the family united despite its blended structure.

The singer made the revelation during a recent interview on Ndani TV, where he reflected on how his upbringing shaped both his life and his approach to parenting.

Davido Speaks on Childhood Discovery

According to the “Fall” crooner, his late mother, Veronica Adeleke, only gave birth to him and his sister, Sharon Adeleke.

Davido revealed that he did not realise some of his siblings had different mothers until he was about eight years old.

“My mom had only Sharon and I. She’s like my second mom and I didn’t even know my mom wasn’t their mom till I was 8 years old,” he said during the interview.

Singer Praises Father’s Role in Family Unity

The music star applauded his father for successfully raising all the children with love and balance despite the complexities surrounding the family structure.

According to Davido, the experience influenced how intentional he now is with raising his own children.

“I applaud my dad for that because it’s same thing I want to do for my kids too,” he added.

Davido Opens Up About His Own Children

Davido is a father of five children with four different women.

His first daughter, Imade, is with Sophia Momodu, while his second daughter, Hailey, is with US-based Amanda. He also welcomed twins with his wife, Chioma Adeleke, and has another son with UK-based makeup artist Larissa London.

The singer and Chioma previously suffered a heartbreaking loss after the death of their son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in 2022.

The interview has since sparked conversations online, with many fans praising Davido for speaking openly about family, parenting, and personal growth.

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