Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he was on the verge of quitting music shortly before the release of his chart-topping single “With You” featuring Omah Lay.
In a now-viral interview, the multiple award-winning artist admitted that he never anticipated the song would become the standout hit of his latest album.
According to him, the song’s overwhelming success rekindled his passion for music at a time when he was seriously considering stepping back after more than a decade in the industry.
Reflecting on his career, Davido described the breakthrough as rare and divine, noting that few artists experience such a revival this far into their musical journey.
“Some artists get that kind of song at the start of their careers, others in the middle. For me, 13–14 years in, I was even thinking of bowing out. Then God blessed me with this song. It added more life to my journey,” he shared.