Davido Explains How He Connected His Father to the World Bank President

A resurfaced 2023 interview clip shows Afrobeats star Davido recounting how he connected his billionaire father to the then-World Bank president, a story now fueling his public feud with rapper Erigga over privilege and wealth in the music industry. In the footage from Real 92.3 FM in Atlanta, Davido described meeting David Malpass at a Qatar hotel during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he placed a video call to his father, Adedeji Adeleke, after Malpass approached him. Davido said his father had long struggled to secure such a meeting through conventional channels, and the encounter highlighted how his musical platform carried unique value beyond his family's resources. The clip resurfaced after Erigga criticized musicians from wealthy backgrounds in early September 2026, prompting Davido to defend his achievements. Fans largely supported Davido online, with many praising his family loyalty and arguing that his success and connections stem from hard work, not just inherited privilege.