Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he deliberately reduced the size of his entourage, saying changes in his family life and evolving career priorities prompted him to embrace a more private and focused lifestyle.
The award-winning singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, said he no longer accommodates the large number of friends and associates who once lived with or frequently stayed in his home, noting that his household is now centred around his wife, Chioma Adeleke, and their children.
Speaking during a recent interview, Davido said:
“Now I live with the kids and my wife. I can’t have 100 people in my house like before.”
The singer explained that the decision reflects a new phase in his personal life, where family responsibilities take precedence over the lifestyle that characterised his early years in the music industry.
Davido, who has often been known for travelling with a large entourage of friends, aides and crew members, said his priorities have shifted as he has matured both personally and professionally. He noted that maintaining a smaller circle allows him to devote more attention to his family while remaining focused on his music career.
The 33-year-old artiste has in recent months spoken openly about the impact of marriage and fatherhood on his lifestyle. In previous interviews, he disclosed that he spends less while living in the United States because his immediate household consists only of himself, his wife and their children, unlike his time in Nigeria when he often entertained a much larger number of people.
Davido’s remarks come as he continues to enjoy global success. The Grammy-nominated singer recently released his sixth studio album, Oriadé, which he described as a project that reconnects with his African roots and reflects what he calls his “crown era.”
Regarded as one of the pioneers of Afrobeats’ global rise, Davido said his current focus is on balancing family life with his growing international career, signalling a departure from the freewheeling lifestyle that defined much of his early fame.
