In a candid interview on The Breakfast Club, the award-winning singer also spoke on his journey toward a more faithful lifestyle, his stance on monogamy, and how he mentors younger artists under his label to ignore negativity in the digital age.
During the interview, Davido emphasized the impact of his upbringing, noting that his mother instilled in him and his siblings a strong sense of orientation, which he referred to as “OT.”
According to him, that early life grounding has played a significant role in helping him adapt to the challenges that come with success and fame.
“I got OT. There is something we call OTs—orientations. My mum met my dad rich. She gave me and my sister’s orientation, and I still have that orientation,” he said. “That’s why when I was going to school, although I went to the most expensive high school in Nigeria, after school, I went to the hood to be with my cousins. I feel like the OT has helped me to find a middle ground.”
Reflecting on his journey in the Nigerian music industry, Davido claimed no artist has received more public criticism than he has.
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“I think in the history of Nigerian music, I have been the most bashed and disrespected for what I have done,” he said.
Despite the negativity, Davido remains committed to helping emerging talents.
He explained that he often advises the young artists under his label to avoid reading social media comments that could affect their mental health.
“Even the new artists, I have a label, so I have artists, and sometimes I see them operating their phones. I’d be like, ‘What are you doing?’ I tell them, ‘Stop reading; these comments will finish you,’” he said.
The singer also spoke openly about his personal life, particularly his views on relationships and fidelity.
Davido acknowledged past mistakes and revealed that he is now focused on building a more stable and peaceful lifestyle.
“I’m not cheating again. I don’t want wahala. I don’t want any wahala. I have five kids with four women,” he said.
Davido attributed this change in perspective to the experiences he’s observed within his own family, particularly among his uncles who lived in polygamous settings. Despite their wealth, he said, they still experienced problems in their homes, further convincing him to take a different approach to relationships.
“My uncle, that’s a governor has two wives. Another of my uncles—all his wives lived with him, and they played with each other. But upon all the money, there’s still wahala,” he said. “Maybe because I’ve had bad experiences. Sometimes experience is the best teacher.”
