Davido has praised his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, following his investment in Nigeria’s energy infrastructure with a new power plant project.
Naija Traffic reported that Adedeji Adeleke, Davido’s billionaire father, recently made some exciting announcements at the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council, where he revealed that his company already generates a whopping 15% of Nigeria’s electricity needs, which is impressive! But that’s not all – he’s taking it to the next level by building the largest power plant in Nigeria, in collaboration with Chinese engineering companies, with a projected completion date of January. Davido’s father reveals upcoming power plant project; netizens react .
Now Davido has taken to Instagram to shower praise on his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, affectionately referring to him as “My Hero”.
“My hero, my father Dr.Adedeji Adeleke speaks on The Sabbath at a SDA General Conference Annual Council 2024 – October 15th” He wrote;
Ayoola Adeleke, Davido’s elder brother, also celebrated their father’s achievements, declaring himself “forever a proud son”. He shared his personal experience of working alongside Adedeji Adeleke for over 23 years, since his graduation, and witnessing firsthand his father’s remarkable success in business and life.
Davido previously shared that his father, Adedeji Adeleke, initially used his influence to slow down his music career, insisting that he complete his education before pursuing his passion, demonstrating his father’s emphasis on academic achievement.
B-Red, Davido’s cousin, had also revealed a humbling experience where he sold 20 TVs from Davido’s father’s house to raise funds for their music career. He shared that Don Jazzy offered assistance, but with conditions, prompting them to resort to selling Adedeji Adeleke’s televisions in a desperate bid to secure financial support.
Davido futher expressed gratitude to his father, Adedeji Adeleke, in a 2022 heartfelt tribute, acknowledging his profound influence on his life. He attributed his values of humility, diligence, and moral integrity to his father’s guidance, highlighting a valuable lesson: that true wealth shouldn’t alter one’s character.