Sharon Adeleke, sister of Nigerian singer Davido, revealed that she didn’t realise how wealthy her family was until she moved to Nigeria at about 21, saying she grew up living a relatively normal life despite her family’s financial status.
Speaking during a conversation, Sharon said she believes she takes after their father, businessman Adedeji Adeleke, and could have become an even better businesswoman if she had not grown up with money.
“I also think that I would probably be maybe even a better business person, because I feel like sometimes having too much can also make you a bit lazy. You would want to hire someone to do the job,” she said.
Sharon said she did not know her family had money until she was about 21.
“You know, I didn’t even know we had money until I was like 21, to be honest with you. That’s when I moved to Nigeria,” she said.
Sharon explained that she had worked from a young age, even in high school, because she wanted to earn extra money.
“I lived a very normal life. Outside of school, I’ve always worked. I’ve always had a job. Even when I was in high school, because I wanted five pounds a week, I used to clean the changing rooms,” she said.
According to her, their father ensured they had what they needed without raising them in excessive luxury. She recalled that the family went on holiday and enjoyed comfortable accommodation but still lived normally, noting that her father would queue at places such as Disney rather than seek VIP treatment.
Sharon also revealed that she worked as a professional babysitter until her senior year of college. She said her five years of childcare experience influenced her decision to establish a crèche.
She maintained that although she believes she might have become a better businessperson under different circumstances, that does not mean she is not successful in business today.
