A heartwarming video of Davido's father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, dancing energetically at a Nigerian celebratory event has gone viral, drawing widespread admiration and a proud reaction from the Afrobeats superstar himself.
Chief Adeleke Steals the Show on the Dance Floor
The clip, posted on Sunday, 19 July 2026, captures the billionaire businessman in a vibrant striped blue, green, and yellow traditional outfit paired with a black baseball cap. He moves across a stage adorned with an ornate purple draped backdrop, accompanied by a live band featuring drums and guitar. Other men dressed in white and cream agbada and kaftan outfits gather around him as the performance unfolds.
Chief Adeleke appears completely at ease, phone in hand, gliding and stepping to the music while the band sings praises to God. His natural rhythm draws cheers from those around him. The setting, with its formal traditional attire and grand décor, suggests a cultural gathering or wedding.
Davido's Proud Reaction Goes Viral
The video quickly circulated on social media, earning warm reactions from fans delighted to see the elder Adeleke in high spirits. However, it was Davido's own comment that pushed the clip into viral territory. The Afrobeats star dropped into the comments with unmistakable pride, writing: "4+4 don't play with my DADDY !!!"
Fans poured in their reactions, with one user, @tunegee, writing: "The chairman of all chairmen worldwide." @flyguyalanposer added: "So Chairman sabi dance. E dey blood," while @olukayodemajek shared: "The most humble Baba Olowo with class and panache." Other comments included @wunmiade4's "Baba olowo" and @mary_renicks' "Grandpa the stepper."
Chief Adeleke's Previous Opposition to Davido's Music Career
Legit.ng had previously reported that Davido spoke about the challenges he faced while pursuing music, revealing that his father initially opposed his decision to become an artist. In an interview, the Afrobeats star recalled that his father even punished his friends and girlfriend in a bid to discourage him from continuing with music. While some social media users doubted his account and accused him of exaggerating, others defended him, saying they had witnessed or experienced similar strict parenting.
