Davido Opens Up About Fears Of Quitting Music

Afrobeats musician Davido has revealed that the emotional toll of being irrelevant and the strain of celebrity motivated him to consider setting up a support center for those who were formerly very famous and well-liked.

The singer stated in a recent interview that he would love to open a facility that offers counselling and emotional assistance to people who have achieved success and popularity but later struggle with life beyond the spotlight.

“If there was one thing I could build, I would build a school not a school, like a center for people that have been popular and very successful before. A center for them to have therapy."

Davido highlighted that it can be difficult for successful people to handle criticism from the public even after several years of achievements. 

"It’s crazy, being on top of the world and the next moment you’re lost. Even with football. You win all these awards, you win the Champions League, you win the World Cup, and people still feel like it’s not enough.”

Citing Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as an example, Davido said he was saddened by the backlash the footballer received after his exit from the world cup, despite the many years of accomplishments. 

“Look at Ronaldo. He’s my friend by the way, my very good friend. When he left the World Cup, I remember being on the internet, and they were abusing him so much. After everything he has done.”

The Unavailable hitmaker noted that the fear of losing everything he has worked so hard for keeps him going and constantly seeking direction from God. 

“That’s my greatest fear. I worked too hard for me to come and spoil it for something. So I always ask God, ‘God, just tell me the right time to pack it up. But I think that’s the only thing I’m scared of.”