A new documentary that explores the story of contemporary African music, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, ‘We Rise: The Davido Story,’ is set to premiere on Saturday, January 15.

The production, The Nation gathered, is the first-ever documentary on a 29-year-old African music star, who has won more than 50 awards and has over 80 nominations in a decade of his career.

In a statement by the producers of the documentary, Nigeria Entertainment Today (Netng) and ID Africa, the documentary captures Davido’s decade-long music journey.

“The documentary captures the decade-long music journey of the larger-than-life star and how he has made himself a springboard to success for many young Nigerians and up-and-coming artists,”

The documentary tells the story of Davido with an exclusive inside look at his journey from a teenager trying to get the attention of the world with his music and his struggles with his father who never wanted him to do music.

It also spans his turbulent days of controversies with the media, his support for rising music stars and people around him, as well as his recent globally-acclaimed fundraiser in celebration of his 29th birthday.

“At ID Africa, our goal is to use digital media for capturing and sharing the stories of people, places, and events that matter to young Africans. Since 2009, Netng has been documenting the lives and times of Africa’s most important entertainers, and today, Davido is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and recognisable Africans globally,” says Femi Falodun, the CEO of ID Africa.


By Ola Gab

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