Popular Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke popularly called ‘Davido’ has paid his dues in all ramifications as he remains one of Africa’s most celebrated public figures you can think of at the moment.
Perhaps, it’s on that note that his larger-than-life story is being documented for the world to behold.
The documentary was premiered on Saturday, January 15, 2022, on a dedicated page on Netng. It will also be available for streaming on Netng’s YouTube channel. This was disclosed by Nigeria Entertainment Today (Netng).
The documentary titled, ‘We Rise: The Davido Story’ captures the decade-long musical journey of the larger-than-life star and how he has made himself a springboard to success for many young Nigerians and up-and-coming artistes.
It tells the story of Davido with an exclusive inside look at his journey from a teenager trying to get the attention of the world with his music and his struggles with his father who never wanted him to do music.
It also spans his turbulent days of controversies with the media, his support for rising music stars and people around him, as well as his recent globally-acclaimed fundraiser in celebration of his 29th birthday.
It tells the story of Davido with an exclusive inside look at his journey from a teenager trying to get the attention of the world with his music and his struggles with his father who never wanted him to do music.
It also spans his turbulent days of controversies with the media, his support for rising music stars and people around him, as well as his recent globally-acclaimed fundraiser in celebration of his 29th birthday.
The project which took over eight months to make, features original interviews with leading entertainment industry figures such as founder and CEO of Storm 360, Obi Asika and legendary DJ, Jimmy Jatt, media personalities, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Eromo Egbejule, and Tosin Ajibade, as well as Davido’s music lecturer at Babcock University, Dr. Olusegun Ojuola.
The documentary is coming two months after Davido’s historic global fundraiser and a month after he marked a decade of his career.