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VIDEO: My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Afrobeats star Davido revealed his wife, Chioma Adeleke, manages his finances due to his reckless spending habits.
  • In a viral video, Davido called Chioma to transfer $4,000 to his assistant, stating he could not access his account.
  • He referred to his wife as his "life coordinator," confirming she handles his financial arrangements.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has disclosed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, effectively manages his finances, describing her as his "life coordinator." The singer admitted to being a "reckless spender," which led to this financial arrangement.

Hello, hello baby, good morning my wife, my love. Help me send Lati $4,000. I can’t login, I don’t know why, its the service here. Alright. We’re taking off now to Naija, I love you.

— DavidoDuring a phone call to his wife, Chioma, requesting a money transfer.

In a video that gained traction online, Davido was seen attempting to send $4,000 to his personal assistant, Lati, but encountered issues accessing his own account. He then placed a call to Chioma, requesting her assistance with the transfer. "Hello, hello baby, good morning my wife, my love. Help me send Lati $4,000. I can’t login, I don’t know why, its the service here. Alright. We’re taking off now to Naija, I love you," he said during the call.

So your wife has been managing the money?

— DavreltvQuestioning Davido about his finances.

When questioned by his official streamer, Davreltv, about whether his wife had taken over his financial management, Davido readily confirmed. "Of course, you know I’m a reckless spender. Na she dey arrange everything. Na my life coordinator be that," he responded, highlighting Chioma's central role in organizing his finances.

Of course, you know I’m a reckless spender. Na she dey arrange everything. Na my life coordinator be that.

— DavidoConfirming his wife manages his finances due to his spending habits.
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