Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has shared a proud — and emotional — behind-the-scenes story about her son’s break with afrobeats star Davido.
Speaking to Biola Bayo, Toyin said she cried the first time she saw her son working with Davido. She was even there when Davido phoned Mayorkun, and at first she had doubts — until her son exploded with excitement.
“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 said thank you, God cause they really make me proud. I was there when Davido called him; he actually wanted to go crazy. He said Davido told him to come the next day to record a song. That was the night they recorded Eleko”, she said.
Toyin also reminded listeners that Mayorkun once wrote poems before his music career took off and praised the team around him.
“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.
