“Be Humble in Victory and Gracious in Defeat,” Davido’s Wife Told Him After Grammy Loss.
Superstar Opens Up Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has shared a candid and touching moment with his wife Chioma Rowland Adeleke after he once again missed out on winning a Grammy Award a moment that resonated deeply with fans around the world.
Naija News Davido was among the nominees at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, where he vied for the Best African Music Performance category with his hit song “With You”, a collaboration with fellow Nigerian artist Omah Lay.
Despite strong anticipation and support from fans, the award was won by South African singer Tyla for “Push 2 Start”, marking her second time taking home the accolade in the same category.
1The Grammy ceremony was a star-studded event hosted at the Crypto.com Arena, and although Davido did not receive the trophy, he chose to publicly share on social media how he coped with the outcome.
In his Instagram post, the Afrobeats icon recounted a private conversation he had with Chioma shortly after the results were announced.
Davido wrote that upon hearing the news, his initial reaction was to skip the after-party and retreat, telling Chioma, “Baby listen, we lost again, let’s not go.”
But Chioma’s response turned the moment into one of grace and perspective: she encouraged him with the simple but powerful words, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” That encouragement was enough to lift his spirits and inspire the couple to still go out and enjoy their evening, with Davido affectionately calling her his “ride or die.”
The singer also took time to publicly acknowledge Chioma’s support, reinforcing how integral she has been in his journey. In response to Davido’s praise, Chioma herself shared a message on social media affirming that Davido is “the perfect one,” underscoring the mutual support and admiration in their relationship amid the ups and downs of life and career.
NigeriaDavido’s Grammy journey has been closely followed by fans and the media, with this being his second consecutive loss at the awards a circumstance that has sparked passionate reactions across social platforms. While some supporters expressed disappointment and voiced strong opinions about the outcomes, many others rallied around Davido’s resilience and the couple’s ability to find strength and unity even in challenging moments.
Despite not taking home the Grammy trophy, Davido’s performance and his bond with Chioma have once again become a focal point of admiration among fans, who have praised the couple for handling the situation with dignity, humility, and unity.
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