Grammy-nominated singer Davido has shared how his father’s teachings on faith have profoundly influenced his life and resilience.
Speaking on a Rollingout podcast, Davido opened up about growing up in a Christian home where his father, a prominent businessman and church elder, instilled strong values of trust in God.
According to him, among the lessons he learnt from his father, one stood out: never question God’s plans.
He revealed that this advice has been a cornerstone in helping him navigate life’s challenges, including the heartbreaking loss of his son, Ifeanyi.
Davido credited his father’s wisdom for providing him the strength to endure difficult times.
The singer reflected on how his father’s words initially didn’t make sense to him, but after experiencing a series of blessings, including the birth of twins, a successful album, and Grammy nominations, he began to understand the power of faith.
Davido emphasised that his father’s lessons have taught him to trust in God’s plan, even in the face of adversity.
He encouraged others to adopt a similar mindset, reminding them that God is always working in their favour.
He said: “My dad is very successful, but he’s an elder in the church. I grew up as a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. I attended a Christian college.
“I overcame a lot of challenges because of my dad. Initially, I did not understand, but now I’ve come to the realization. I was angry. Sometimes, I was like, ‘Why do bad things happen to good people?’ And my dad told me that you can’t question God.
“I was like, ‘What do you mean you can’t question God?’ And then a year later [after the death of my son, Ifeanyi], we had twins, the biggest album of my career came, and my first Grammy nominations came. Then it started to make sense. People go through different challenges, but just know that God has your back,” he said.
