Davido's Early Support for Olamide and Burna Boy
Support for Olamide: Davido has famously stated that the 2015 video for their collaboration, "The Money," was a turning point for Olamide. Davido funded the crew's travel and the high-budget shoot in the United States, which Olamide admitted reshaped his "hunger for success" by showing him a new level of luxury.
Early Mentorship for Burna Boy: B-Red, Davido’s cousin, has recounted that when Burna Boy was an upcoming artist in 2011, he was so eager for a connection that he reportedly chased after Davido's car in Port Harcourt to express his admiration.
The Peruzzi Claim: Peruzzi, a key member of Davido's DMW label, is widely credited with writing or co-writing several major hits in the industry. Burna Boy himself publicly admitted in 2020 that Peruzzi is the only person who has ever helped him write a song. While B-Red and other DMW associates have claimed Peruzzi worked on tracks for Burna Boy's early projects, Burna Boy later clarified that any credits on his songs are typically for "producers or featured artists" rather than writers.
The "Kingmaker" Legacy in 2026
As of early 2026, Davido’s reputation as the genre's primary "lifter" is reinforced by several milestones:
Direct Financial Aid: Artists like Zlatan have explicitly credited Davido with funding their first professional music videos and providing millions in financial support during their early "broke" days.
Global Ambassador: Davido is the only Nigerian artist on the Coachella 2026 lineup, further solidifying his role as the face of Afrobeats' international expansion.
Wealth and Industry Power: With a net worth now reaching $100 million, Davido continues to use his resources to launch new talent through DMW 2.0, including Boi Chase and Logos Olori, while his peers like Wizkid and Burna Boy focus more on high-level solo milestones and selective collaborations
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