Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently expressed admiration for professional footballers, highlighting the substantial wealth they accumulate in their careers.
In a post on his verified Twitter account, Davido acknowledged the financial success enjoyed by footballers, particularly after spending time with some top players.
This revelation followed Davido’s interactions with renowned football stars such as Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Neymar, and others at the 30th birthday celebration of Atletico Madrid star Memphis Depay. During the event, Memphis Depay surprised Davido by gifting him a Rolex, and the footballer generously distributed more Rolexes to other attendees.
In an emotional response on his Instagram stories, Davido expressed gratitude to Memphis Depay, emphasizing that, in his life, he had never received a gift and usually found himself in the position of gifting others.
He wrote; “Niga bought me a @rolex on his own birthday !!! I never receive gifts I’ve always been the one to gift Pple! I love and appreciate you @memphisdepay..also lemme get some of that hair Lool.”
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In his post on X, Davido makes it known to all and sundry that footballers are so wealthy and then stressed that he should have chosen the football profession ahead of music.
He said; “Footballers Dey enjoy ooooo … be like I chose wrong profession 😂😂😂😂 bruhhhhhhh.”
See screenshot of Davido post below;
See some reactions below;
@starboylekzy: we can all agree now, football money >> Music money ?
@KinqKudos: You self dey make money from your profession but na your ojukokoro too much.
@xx_zamani: Tell Real Madrid to sign you but which position you go play like this baba ibeji 😂.
@Shawnifee · 8h For those who have always had the football money vs music money argument, Here is your answer!
e2k_officialz: Nor ever use football money compare music money 😂.
@Shawnifee : For those who have always had the football money vs music money argument, Here is your answer!
gaf433442: Normal.. some footballers money choke, imagine collecting steady weekly wages for years 😂.
adiesbluebitee: Na greediness, you made it already from your own career, what of people still never find way out to their limelight. Just be grateful and appreciate what God gave you