Igbo by Blood: Meet Davido’s Late Grandmother, Dr Nnenna Esther Adeleke

Igbo by Blood: Meet Davido’s Late Grandmother, Dr Nnenna Esther Adeleke

Afrobeats superstar Davido recently stirred conversation online after affirming his Igbo heritage, saying, “I am Igbo by blood,” amid controversy for hanging out with people of Igbo heritage.

Igbo Heritage: Honoring Dr. Nnenna Esther Adeleke, Davido’s Late Grandmother

Dr. Nnenna Esther Adeleke, the late grandmother of Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known as Davido, was a prominent figure in Igbo history and culture, celebrated for her contributions to education and community development. Born in 1935 in Enugu, she passed away in 2003 at age 68, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire the Adeleke family and the Igbo community. As a maternal grandmother to Davido, her influence shaped his pride in his Ig…