Davido Opens Up About What He Plans to Do After Leaving Music

Davido Opens Up About What He Plans to Do After Leaving Music

  • Nigerian music star Davido disclosed his ambitions to transition into acting during a recent interview
  • The singer revealed he has already invested in two films as an executive producer and has a documentary in the works
  • Davido also spoke about why he believes musicians must keep evolving, comparing music to technology

Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Davido has set his sights beyond the recording studio, announcing plans to pursue a career in acting.

The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, made the revelation during a sit-down interview with Vibe Q, where he opened up about his growing interest in the film industry.

Davido explains what comes next after his music journey
Davido makes known his plans for the next chapter after music. Credit: @davido
Source: Instagram

Davido, widely known by his nickname OBO, said he already has a foothold in the space as a financier, having backed two projects as an executive producer.

He also confirmed that a personal documentary is currently in post-production and will be released in the near future.

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"I want to get into movies. I want to start acting soon. I have invested in two movie already as an executive producer. I also have a documentary coming. It is very, very big. And yeah, I do want to act at some point in the future," he said.

Davido on Music and Creativity

Beyond his acting ambitions, Davido used the interview to reflect on his music career and what has kept him relevant over the years.

He credited his longevity to a willingness to adapt and explore new creative directions, drawing a parallel between the evolution of music and the rapid pace of technological change.

"God has blessed me with an amazing career and fans. I wouldn't ask for another type of career. Music is what I love and music evolves just like technology.
"There's always a new sound, a new creative idea and a new way to tell your story," he stated.

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The singer made clear that music remains his primary passion, but his push into film represents a natural extension of his creative identity rather than a departure from it.

For a star who has spent over a decade dominating charts across Africa and beyond, the move into acting would mark a significant new chapter.

Davido unveils his dream career after stepping away from music
Davido drops a big hint about his future beyond music. Credit: @davido
Source: Instagram

Davido's daughter travels to Carribean for vacation

Legit.ng had reported that videos of Davido and his second daughter, Hailey, had surfaced online, stirring emotions among fans.

In one of the touching clips, the little girl was seen boarding a private jet belonging to the singer’s family, a moment that drew admiration from many.

The video also sparked conversations, with a few people sending messages to Davido’s other baby mama and sharing opinions on what she should have done.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue a program in media and communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.