I Started My Life in Face-Me-I-Face-You Apartment – Davido

Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred conversations online after claiming in his new song that he began life in a modest “face-me-I-face-you” apartment – a common form of low-income housing in Nigeria.

The revelation came through lyrics on CFMF, a track off his newly released fifth studio album, 5ive, which dropped on Friday. In the song, the award-winning artist reflects on his journey, crediting his success to divine intervention.

“Started all the way from face me I face you / And now, I am living real large, all thanks to Jesu,” he sings on the track.

While the lines appear to portray a rags-to-riches narrative, they have been met with widespread skepticism from fans and social media users who point to the singer’s well-known background. Davido is the son of Nigerian billionaire and business mogul, Adedeji Adeleke, a fact that has long been public knowledge.

This isn’t the first time the “Unavailable” hitmaker has alluded to a humble upbringing in his music, a theme that often contrasts with public perception of his privileged background. Critics argue that such claims blur the line between artistic expression and reality.

Despite the controversy, Davido’s 5ive is already gaining attention, with fans praising the production quality and emotional depth of the new project. Whether his latest lyrics are seen as poetic license or a personal truth, they’ve once again placed him at the center of public debate.