I Was Broke Despite Being Born Rich – Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he experienced financial hardship at the early stage of his music career despite being born into a wealthy family.

The singer made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast.

Davido said his debut single, Back When, in which he rapped about being broke and rejected, was inspired by his personal struggles.

According to the singer, he found himself struggling financially after rebelling against his father, billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke, who wanted him to pursue his education rather than music.

Davido said he eventually left home in pursuit of his music career, a decision that left him without the financial comfort associated with his family background.

He said:
"My song Back When was inspired by a true experience. There was a time I was broke. I had rich friends with rich parents who lived in mansions in Ikoyi with police escorts. But I had no money."