Davido credits childhood friend Lati for pivotal role in his music career

Davido stated, "Without Lati, there’s no Davido." Lati, who previously worked for Davido's late mother, maintained a close relationship with the singer after her passing. Davido recounted that Lati was the youngest staff member in their household, which fostered their bond.

Lati, who was involved in music production and DJing, would secretly take Davido to the studio, exposing him to early studio sessions. After Davido was sent abroad for schooling and later returned to Nigeria, he reconnected with Lati and shared his ambition to pursue music full-time, promising to bring Lati along once he achieved success. Davido confirmed he fulfilled this promise, with Lati joining his team after his rise to stardom, though Lati now works in the oil and gas sector.