Mayorkun’s Mother Recounts First Encounter With Davido

We Thought It Was a Scammer’ — Mayorkun’s Mother Recounts First Encounter With Davido

Mayorkun’s mother has revealed the hilarious truth about the first time Davido reached out to her son, and she admits the family didn’t believe it at first. According to her, when the “Mayor of Lagos” got a call and messages from Davido years ago, they thought it was a scammer trying to play a prank. The story has resurfaced online and fans can’t stop laughing at how close Mayorkun came to ignoring the moment that changed his life.

Before the DMW deal, Mayorkun was just a bank worker posting covers on Twitter. He uploaded his famous cover of Davido’s “The Money” and tagged the OBO boss. What happened next shocked everyone. Davido slid into his DMs and started a conversation about working together. But Mayorkun’s mother says her son’s family was skeptical. “We thought it was a scammer,” she said during a recent interview. “Because why would Davido, a big star, just be calling my son like that? We told him to be careful.”

The family’s doubt didn’t last long. Davido flew Mayorkun to his house, and after hearing him sing in person, he offered him a record deal on the spot. That decision turned Mayorkun from a banking hall officer into one of Nigeria’s biggest Afropop stars. Hits like “Mama,” “Sade,” “Che Che,” and “Holy Father” followed, and he became the face of the “Mayor of Lagos” movement. Today, Mayorkun has his own label, has toured the world, and is still signed to Davido’s DMW legacy.

Mayorkun’s mother now laughs about that first reaction. She says she’s grateful Davido didn’t get discouraged and that her son took the risk. The story is a reminder of how unpredictable the music industry can be. One tweet, one DM, and one decision can change everything. It also shows Davido’s eye for talent he’s discovered and pushed artists like Peruzzi, Dremo, Liya, and Morravey over the years.

Fans have been reacting to the clip with comments like “Imagine if they blocked Davido” and “God’s timing is everything.” For Mayorkun, that “scammer” turned out to be his biggest blessing. And for Davido, it’s another example of why he’s called one of the best A&Rs in Afrobeats.

Years later, Mayorkun and Davido still have a strong bond. The “scammer” story has become part of their shared history — proof that sometimes the biggest opportunities look fake until they change your life.