Asa Asika Shares Rare Information About Davido, Sparks Reactions Online
- Asa Asika has claimed that Davido ran away from school to focus on music, which later shaped his global success story
- The music executive also posted a banner from the same school now celebrating the celebrated Nigerian musician as a star
- Asika's message about following one’s own path sparked debate on whether Davido’s journey would apply to all people
Nigerian music executive and Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, has disclosed an interesting part of the Afrobeats superstar’s journey to music stardom that many fans may not be aware of.
He shared that the 30BG boss once left his studies at Oakwood University in the United States to pursue his music career, a decision that seemed risky at the time but later turned into a remarkable story.
Source: Instagram
The music executive explained that the same university Davido walked away from has now honoured him by putting up a large banner on campus with his portrait and name boldly displayed.
The manager shared this reflection on his Instagram story, posting the image of Oakwood University’s banner featuring the Afrobeats star.
Asa Asika tagged the singer in the post and added a heartfelt message of support, saying he would always love him.
“Ran from school to chase the dream... now the school telling the story. Moral: follow your path! Love you forever my G,” he wrote in the caption.
The post quickly drew attention online, with many fans reacting to the irony of the situation and praising Davido’s bold choice years ago, while others strongly advised against following his path.
Check out Asa Asika's post on Instagram about Davido below:
Reactions trail Asa Asika's post about Davido
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below as Asa Asika's post went viral.
Many responded with warnings and jokes, cautioning others not to follow the same path without proper backing.
@nwankwo___naza said:
"If you like run from school too. Your mind go dey 😂"
@___iyun__ade commented:
"Just remember Davido is a nepo baby… if you like, run from school 😂😂 iya ma je ori e o!!!!"
@chiiluxuryempire reacted:
"I follow ran from sch to chase the dream but e belike na the dream@dey chase me now o😢😢😂"
@brokest_niqqa_ever wrote:
"If you like follow him step you go cry 😂😂"
@delulumart said:
"If youe papa no guide don't follow this advice!!!!!!"
@cocobynicole commented:
"Please Don't mislead people. Your own path was carefully paved."
@kelvin_okf_jnr reacted:
"If your family members or your parents are not billionaires, please don't follow this advice."
Source: Instagram
Asa Asika faces heat over Spotify Wrapped
Earlier, Legit.ng also reported that fans had slammed Davido's manager, Asa Asika, after he shared his Spotify Wrapped list for 2025.
The post showed the manager's top artists and songs, which surprisingly did not include Davido, sparking heavy reactions online.
Fans criticised Asa Asika, with some questioning his loyalty and even calling for his removal as Davido’s manager over his Wrapped.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
