“We Thought It Was A Scammer” — Mayorkun’s Mother Recounts First Encounter With Davido

Veteran actress Toyin Adewale, the mother of singer Mayorkun, has revealed that the family initially thought Davido was a scammer when he first reached out to her son.

Speaking on the Talk to B podcast, Toyin Adewale shared how Mayorkun’s relationship with Davido began and eventually led to his rise in the music industry.

According to her, the contact came after a music cover by Mayorkun went viral online.

She explained that when Davido first sent a direct message to her son on social media, they were skeptical and believed it might be a scam.

However, Davido later called Mayorkun personally and arranged a meeting, which marked the beginning of their friendship and working relationship.

She said, “After the cover he did went viral, he was with his brother when Davido sent a message, but we thought it was a scammer. Davido later said he would call. I was also with him when Davido called, Mayorkun was so excited and almost went crazy.

“He told Mayorkun to send his measurements that he traveled. But when he returned, Mayowa and his brother went to meet him. That was when he gave them a full box of gifts and money. Although I was scared at the time because I didn’t know who Davido was.

“Mayorkun went back the following day, and that was when they recorded ‘Eleko’. It was easy for Mayorkun because he had been in the choir and had always loved to write poetry. After the recording, he moved in with Davido. After a while, I went there to see where they were staying, Davido was very pleasant and respectful,” she said.