Why I don’t want any of my children to pursue music - Davido
Nigerian singer Davido has expressed reluctance about his children pursuing music careers due to the personal challenges he has faced in the industry. While he remains skeptical, he emphasized that he would not block them from following their dreams if they are truly passionate.
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It highlights the tension between parental protection and artistic autonomy in the context of celebrity culture.
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared why he is reluctant to see any of his children pursue a career in music. Speaking on a recent episode of The Vibe podcast, the award-winning artist said his position is based on the challenges he has experienced in the music industry. Discussing the podcast, the father of six revealed that his second daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke, has already shown interest in music and possesses a good singing voice. Despite her talent, he admitted he is cautious about encouraging her to follow the same path. “I don’t want any of my children to pursue music. My second daughter is already leaning towards music.
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