Davido: Wizkid, Wande Coal told me to blow up before quitting school for music
Davido says he asked Wizkid and Wande Coal how to leave school for music, and they told him the only way was to blow up first. After his 2012 hit 'Dami Duro' became a success, he could no longer continue schooling despite his father's opposition. He later reached an agreement with his father to return to school, exchanging a recording studio and express permission to pursue music for his continued education. Davido then balanced studies with his career and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Babcock University in 2015.
This story highlights the pressure many young Nigerian artistes face when choosing between formal education and a music career. It shows that even top stars needed guidance from peers and family compromise to pursue both paths. The experience also underscores the importance of having a hit record as leverage when negotiating with parents or guardians who prioritize education.
Would you wait for a breakthrough hit before committing fully to music, or would you seek a compromise like Davido's - securing a studio or other support in exchange for finishing school? His journey proves that timing and dialogue can let you chase both dreams without sacrificing one for the other.