Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he reduced the number of people around him because of changes in his lifestyle, family responsibilities and a desire to create a more productive environment.
The singer said that unlike in the past when he moved with a large group of people, he now prefers a smaller circle, especially since getting married and becoming more focused on his family and career.
Davido disclosed this in an interview with Vibe Magazine on Thursday while discussing the creative process behind his upcoming album, explaining that he could no longer have a large number of people around him as he did earlier in his career.
“Now I live with the kids and my wife. I can’t have 100 people in my house like before,” he said.
The singer, however, stressed that reducing his entourage did not mean abandoning his friends, noting that he has continued to support people around him by helping them establish businesses and create sources of income.
“It’s not like everybody that used to be around me are not still friends and not… you know. I’ve set everybody up financially,” he said.
According to Davido, he encourages people close to him to develop skills and contribute meaningfully to his brand rather than simply being around him.
