Davido Reveals He Turns Down $800K Shows Just To Go Home To Chioma — “That’s My Backbone”
Davido has money moves for days, but apparently there’s one thing even a $800,000 payday can’t beat time with his wife, Chioma, and their kids at home.
What Did Davido Say Exactly?
Speaking to The FADER in a new cover interview tied to his album Oriadé, Davido opened up about how he balances the relentless grind of touring with protecting his family time. He admitted that even while he’s actively making serious money on the road, there are moments he flat-out tells his management team to walk away from massive offers.
He revealed that even with shows offering as much as $700K to $800K on the table, he sometimes tells his manager they might have to let the money go because he needs to go see his wife, calling her his backbone, and explaining that when everything else is over, she’s the one who’ll still be there for him. He also opened up about how mentally draining it is being on the road constantly, admitting that sometimes he just needs to go home and feel normal again for a while.
It’s a rare moment of vulnerability from an artist known for flashy money moves showing that behind the jewelry, the private jets and the sold-out arenas, Davido is still chasing something far simpler: peace at home.
