‘Without Lati, There’s No Davido’ – Singer Credits Childhood Friend For His Music Success

Afrobeats superstar Davido has paid tribute to his childhood friend, Lati, saying he would not have become the artist he is today without his support.

The singer made the revelation during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, where he reflected on their long-standing friendship and how Lati helped launch his music career.

Davido said:

“Without Lati, there’s no Davido.”

According to the singer, Lati worked for his late mother before she passed away. After her death, he was asked to leave the family home by Davido’s stepmother.

Despite this, the two remained close because Lati was the youngest member of the household staff.

Davido said:

“Lati used to work for my mum. My mum passed, you know, Lati used to work for my mum. So when my mum passed, Lati stayed around. And then when my mum passed, my step mum came, chased Lati away from the house.”

He explained that Lati had a passion for music production and DJing and often took him to recording studios without anyone knowing.

Davido said:

“Lati would sneak me in his car, go to the studio… He used to do music and DJ. So then he would carry me to the studio.”

The singer also recalled losing contact with Lati after relocating to the United States for school.

When they eventually reunited during one of his visits to Nigeria, Davido told his friend he wanted to pursue music professionally and promised that they would travel the world together once he became successful.

Years later, after rising to fame, Davido fulfilled that promise by bringing Lati into his team.

Although Lati now works in the oil and gas sector, Davido’s tribute has attracted praise from fans, many of whom commended him for remembering and appreciating someone he says played a key role in his journey to success.