Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Davido recently took fans down memory lane as he opened up about a humbling experience from the early days of his music journey. In a heartfelt recollection, Davido shared how he once ran errands for renowned music industry giants Don Jazzy and D’Banj, using none other than his billionaire father's luxurious Rolls Royce.
The candid revelation surfaced in a video that was posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by user @AsakyGRN. In the clip, Davido could be seen smiling as he narrated the memorable incident from his youth.
Reflecting on his rise to fame and the path he took to get there, the singer recalled an encounter in Atlanta that took place around 2008: “In Atlanta, 2007 or 2008 or 2009… In my father’s house, I was freestyling for Don Jazzy and D’Banj. He sent me to go and buy McDonald’s with my papa car — Rolls Royce,” Davido said, laughing at the memory.
Throughout the video, Davido shared several other anecdotes from his formative years, emphasizing how those early moments shaped his career and contributed to the man and musician he has become today. Fans were moved by his honesty and humility, leading to a wave of reactions online.
The clip quickly gained traction, with social media users flooding the comment section to reflect on Davido’s past, share their own interpretations of the story, and react to how far the superstar has come.
See some fan reactions below:
@Dailygistz: “Dem fit still send you go MacDonald’s… Don Jazzy no be your mate normally.”
@PreshUnfiltered: “Nigga you ain’t got 1 billion dollars lying around, stop lying.”
@big_orla: “Thats life, they are there then and you are there today and another will be there tomorrow, life shifts to whoever wants to favour.”
@Twhyspecial: “Omo! This one na real stray bullet o 😭 For Don Jazzy, D’banj, and anybody wey their papa no get money…. e hit different!”
@Yaz_emipre: “Now Davido no be any of their mate at all. Believe in yourself, my brother. Your current status is not your destination, keep pushing.”
@kisswinnie2: “This boy is lying sha. Was he asking whoever was standing there if he remembers when he freestyled in 2008 sha? 2008 sha!! Was this person his manager then?”
@Utwts_: “Enu por… tales by moonlight.. he used to pick them up from the airport in his dad’s Rolls Royce. The ‘freestyle in McDonalds’ was probably just bants, not like his life depended on it.”
WATCH VIDEO:
“I remember back in 2008, Don Jazzy and D’banj sent me to McDonald’s just so I could freestyle for them”
— Davido pic.twitter.com/bFa4LsvHt2
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) July 29, 2025