Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has recalled how she and her son, singer Mayorkun, initially thought a direct message from music star Davido was a scam, even though it ultimately changed the trajectory of Mayorkun’s career.
Mayorkun rose to prominence after posting a cover of Davido’s hit song The Money, which caught the attention of the award-winning artist and led to his signing with Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), where he remained from 2016 to 2021.
Recounting the experience during an interview with Talk To B, Adewale said neither she nor her son believed the message was genuinely from Davido.
“After the cover, he 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 there when Davido called him, and he was so excited he almost went crazy.”
According to her, Davido later contacted Mayorkun directly, praised the cover and arranged a meeting.
“When he called, Davido told him he liked the cover. He also said he was not in town but would return the following week, and that Mayorkun should send his measurements. When Davido returned, Mayowa and his brother went to meet him, and he gave them a full box of gifts and money. At the time, I was scared because I did not know who Davido was. The next day, they went back, and that was when they recorded ‘Eleko’. It was easy for Mayorkun because he had always loved writing poetry and had been in the choir. After the recording, he and his brother moved in with Davido. After some time, I went to see where they were staying, and when I got there, Davido was very pleasant and respectful.”
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