Nigerian award-winning singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared the words of encouragement his wife, Chioma Adeleke, offered him after he lost at the Grammy Awards for the second time.
Davido’s song With You, featuring Omah Lay, was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category but did not win.
The highly contested African Grammy category had strong Nigerian representation, with nominations for Burna Boy (Love), Davido (With You featuring Omah Lay), and a joint entry by Ayra Starr and Wizkid (Gimme Dat).
Also nominated were Hope & Love by Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin.
Despite the strong Nigerian presence, none of the country’s nominees clinched the award.
The award went to South African singer Tyla for her track Push 2 Start on Sunday, marking the artist’s second Grammy trophy.
Taking to Instagram after the event on Monday night, Davido revealed that he initially told his wife there was no need for them to attend the after-party following the loss.
However, Chioma encouraged him to go ahead.
Sharing photos from their outing, the singer wrote: “I said, ‘Baby listen, we lost again, let’s not go!’ She said, ‘Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. We’re outside.’”
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