Actress Toyin Adewale, the mother of Nigerian singer Mayorkun, recently revealed her initial skepticism when superstar Davido first reached out to her son. Speaking on the Talk to B podcast, she admitted that the family believed Davido’s direct message to Mayorkun was a scam attempt.
According to Adewale, Mayorkun had just gone viral with a cover song when Davido slid into his DMs. She recounted, ‘After that cover, he was with his brother when the message came in. We were certain it was a scammer.’ However, Davido later called Mayorkun directly, and the singer’s excitement was palpable. ‘He was almost losing his mind,’ she added.
Davido instructed Mayorkun to send his measurements, as he was traveling. Upon his return, Mayorkun and his brother went to meet the ‘FEM’ crooner. ‘Davido handed them a full box of gifts and money. I was nervous because I didn’t really know him then,’ Adewale shared.
Their meeting led to the recording of the hit track ‘Eleko’ the very next day. Mayorkun’s background in church choir and poetry made the transition smooth. He eventually moved in with Davido, and when Adewale visited, she found Davido to be ‘very pleasant and respectful.’
This story highlights the pivotal role Davido played in launching Mayorkun’s career, a journey that began with a simple but doubted message.