A nostalgic moment from Nigerian singer and songwriter Davido’s early days in music has been shared, offering fans a glimpse into his humble beginnings. The memory was recounted in a video that was posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @AsakyGRN. In the clip, Davido could be seen smiling as he spoke about the experience.
An encounter from around 2008 in Atlanta was reflected on by the singer, during which he described being asked to run errands for Nigerian music legends Don Jazzy and D’Banj.
“In Atlanta, 2007 or 2008 or 2009… In my father’s house, I was freestyling for Don Jazzy and D’Banj. He sent me to go and buy McDonald’s with my papa car — Rolls Royce,” Davido was heard saying.
Other reflections on his early career and his growth in the music industry were also shared by the artist in the video. As the clip continued to circulate online, reactions were stirred among fans, with many expressing admiration for Davido’s journey and how far he has come.
See some reactions below:
@Dailygistz: “Dem fit still send you go MacDonald’s… Don Jazzy no be your mate normally.”
@PreshUnfiltered: “Nigga you ain’t got 1 billion dollars lying around, stop lying.”
@big_orla: “Thats life, they are there then and you are there today and another will be there tomorrow, life shifts to whoever wants to favour.”
@Twhyspecial: “Omo! This one na real stray bullet o 😭For Don Jazzy, D’banj, and anybody wey their papa no get money…. e hit different!”
@Yaz_emipre: “Now Davido no be any of there mate at all, believe in yourself my brother your current status is not your destination, keep pushing.”
@kisswinnie2: “This boy is lying sha, was he asking whoever was standing there if he remembers when he freestyled in 2008 sha, 2008 sha !! Was this person his manager then ?”
@Utwts_: “Enu por… tales by moonlight.. he used to pick them up from the airport in his dad’s Rolls Royce .. the “freestyle in McDonalds” was probably just bants, not like his life depended on it.”
