Davido Has Been An Inspiration To Nigerian Youths – Gov. Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have hailed Afrobeats singer Davido for his positive influence on young Nigerians. They recently praised the “Funds” crooner for choosing Akwa Ibom state as the first Nigerian destination for his much-anticipated music concert.

Speaking at a pre-concert reception in Uyo, hosted by Governor Umo Eno, Akpabio encouraged David Adeleke to spotlight upcoming Akwa Ibom artists on his international tours.

According to Gov. Uno, Davido deserves praise for constantly inspiring the younger generation through his hard work and consistency.

He stated that Davido is living proof that Nigerian youths can have possible and achievable dreams.

“We want to thank you for being an inspiration to the younger generation.

For me, you have taken your career to the zenith, and it is an inspiration to the youths that what they set their hand to do is possible and achievable,” he said.

The Governor further noted that Akwa Ibom is a youth-friendly state that will keep nurturing the talent of young Nigerians.

Gov. Umo Eno concluded by appreciating Davido for sharing his stage with local entertainers who look up to him.

“We are a youth-friendly state and we are trying to develop talents.

Thank you for sharing the stage with some of our local entertainers, which is an inspiration to them that one day, they can also aspire to be like you,” he added.

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David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), who is better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos; he made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International. He studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats and record vocal references. Davido rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012), from which six additional singles—”Back When”, “Ekuro”, “Overseas”, “All of You”, “Gbon Gbon”, and “Feel Alright”—were taken. In 2012, Davido won the Next Rated award at The Headies. Between 2013 and 2015, he released the hit singles “Gobe”, “One of a Kind”, “Skelewu”, “Aye”, “Tchelete (Goodlife)”, “Naughty”, “Owo Ni Koko”, “The Sound” and “The Money”.

In May 2014, Davido criticized the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) after missing his flight to London, and accused them of pestering him for money. On May 11, 2014, the PR officer for the NIS denied Davido’s allegations and said they did not issue him an exit permit because he did not have the correct travel documents with him.

On April 6, 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported Davido had signed a ₦30 million endorsement deal with MTN. The deal unveiled him as the face of MTN Pulse, a marketing campaign aimed at Nigerian youth. On October 24, 2013, Pulse Nigeria reported Guinness Nigeria had signed Davido for an endorsement deal. As part of the deal, Davido performed at the Guinness World of More Concert alongside artists including P-Square, D’banj, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide, Phyno, Chidinma, Waje and Tiwa Savage. On May 9, 2018, Guardian Life reported Davido had signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer.