Davido says wife manages his money, $200-300k monthly spend

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, now manages his personal finances, describing her as his "life coordinator." The singer made the disclosure in a video that circulated online on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after he needed her assistance to transfer money to an aide. This revelation follows his recent comments about the substantial monthly costs of maintaining his celebrity lifestyle, which he estimates at between $200,000 and $300,000.

The viral clip shows Davido placing a call to his wife after being unable to access his own account. He asked her to send $4,000 to his personal assistant, Lati, citing login issues. When later asked by his official streamer, Davrel, if his wife was managing his money, Davido confirmed the arrangement. He attributed it to his own spending habits, stating, "Of course, you know I'm a reckless spender. Na she dey arrange everything. Na my life coordinator be that."

This financial management shift comes just days after the Grammy-nominated artist detailed his significant monthly expenditures during a live session on the Davrel Twitch channel. He explained that the $200,000 to...