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“I’m 31 but released my first hit track at 17” – Davido reflects on his early music career

During a recent appearance on The Bridge Show, Nigerian singer David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, reminisced about his humble beginnings in the music industry, offering insights into his teenage years as a budding artist.

The Omo Baba Olowo artist reflected on his journey to stardom, tracing back to the early stages of his musical career.The conversation was sparked by Real Madrid midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, who expressed his admiration for Davido’s music, leading to a discussion about the singer’s remarkable trajectory in the music industry.

The conversation was sparked by Real Madrid midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni, who expressed his admiration for Davido’s music, leading to a discussion about the singer’s remarkable trajectory in the music industry.

During the conversation, Tchouameni revealed that he delved into Davido’s music at the age of 10, citing “Back When” as the track that initially captivated him.

In response, Davido expressed his appreciation for the footballer’s early fandom and reflected on his own journey in the music industry.

He proudly highlighted releasing his debut major hit single at the age of 17, underscoring his youthful entry into the world of music and his subsequent rise to prominence.

“I started young though. I was very young when I released some of my hit songs. I am 31 now. I was 17 when I released ‘Back When,’” Davido said during the interview.