{"id":405024,"date":"2026-02-03T04:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T04:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/405024\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T04:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T04:27:09","slug":"adeleke-encourages-nephew-davido-after-grammy-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/405024\/","title":{"rendered":"Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has received words of encouragement from his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Timeless\u2019 crooner took to his X handle on Monday to express faith despite the setback, writing in pidgin English, \u201cOluwa Dey my side,\u201d which translates to \u201cGod is on my side\u201d with pictures from the award ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"   decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2053043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-20.30.31.jpeg\" alt=\"PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\"\/>PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke, who has been a vocal supporter of his nephew\u2019s musical career, responded to the post with a message of solidarity, \u201cProud of you always @davido.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the tweet, Davido said, \u201cLove u Excellency!!! We move ACCORDINGLY SIR.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"   decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2053042 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-20.30.32.jpeg\" alt=\"PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\"\/>PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido<\/p>\n<p>Davido had been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for his collaboration on \u201cWith You\u201d \u2014 Davido Featuring Omah Lay, but lost to Tyla, with her second win in the category, having previously won with Water when the award was introduced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"   decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2053040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-20.30.33-1.jpeg\" alt=\"PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\"\/>PHOTOS: Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After Grammy Loss. Credit : X | Davido<\/p>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, the DMW boss maintained a positive outlook, drawing strength from his faith and the support of loved ones.<\/p>\n<p> All rights reserved. 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