Veteran actress Toyin Adewale has opened up about her son Mayorkun’s early career journey with Afrobeats star Davido and his DMW crew.
Mayorkun, who was famously discovered by Davido, launched his music career under Davido Music Worldwide.
In a recent interview with Biola Bayo, Adewale revealed that she was moved to tears the first time she witnessed her son working alongside Davido.
She recalled being present when Davido personally reached out to Mayorkun, describing how her son was overwhelmed with excitement at the opportunity.
Davido invited him to the studio the next day, and that session produced Mayorkun’s breakout hit, Eleko.
The actress described her first meeting with Davido and his team as warm and respectful, recounting how the crew was pleasant and addressed her as Mummy.
“The first time I came back from America, I came back after nine years. When I got back, and I saw them, I stepped to one side and cried. (I stepped aside and wept). I said thank you, God cause they really make me proud. I was there when Davido called him; he actually wanted to go crázy. He said Davido told him to come the next day to record a song. That was the night they recorded Eleko”, she said.
Toyin Adewale noted that Mayorkun had always written poems and loved to sing before his breakthrough.
She expressed gratitude for their support and prayed for their continued success.
“Mayowa has always been someone who writes poems and loves to sing. I got there, and the boy was so pleasant. All their crews were so pleasant and respectful. They were calling me ‘Mummy’. I thank God for him; they will all prosper. They won’t fall by God’s grace “, she added.
