Resurfaced 2024 video shows Davido revealing his biggest fear in music
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At a glance
- Afrobeats star Davido expressed his greatest fear: not knowing when to retire from music.
- He worries about successful figures struggling after losing fame and wants to establish a therapy center for them.
- Davido prays daily for guidance on the right time to step away from his music career.
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has revealed his deepest concern: the uncertainty of knowing when to step away from his highly successful music career. In a resurfaced video interview, the singer articulated his fear of experiencing a decline in fame and influence, drawing parallels with other celebrated figures who have struggled after falling out of the spotlight.
If there is one thing I could build, I would build a therapy centre for people who were popular and very successful people.
Davido expressed a desire to establish a therapy center dedicated to supporting celebrities and public figures navigating the challenges of diminished fame. "If there is one thing I could build, I would build a therapy centre for people who were popular and very successful people," he stated, emphasizing the jarring transition from being "on top of the world" to facing obscurity.
Because it is crazy to be on top of the world and the next moment you are not.
He likened the situation to professional sports, noting that even elite athletes face criticism despite their monumental achievements. Referencing his friend Cristiano Ronaldo, Davido pointed out how the footballer faced scrutiny even after significant accomplishments.
Even in soccer, you win the World Cup, Champions League and other trophies and people still donโt think it is enough.
The artist's primary concern remains overstaying his welcome in the music industry. "That is my greatest fear. I have worked so hard for me to come and spoil it with something," he confessed. Davido shared that he prays daily for divine guidance to recognize the opportune moment to conclude his career, stating, "I pray to God every day to show me the right time to pack it up."
For instance, look at my good friend Ronaldo. After everything he has done for football, they still laughed at him for exiting the World Cup.
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