Nigerian music superstar Davido has disclosed plans to regain ownership of his music catalogue from his foreign record label, Sony, as part of his long-term strategy for wealth preservation and family inheritance.
The award-winning singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, made the revelation during an episode of The Long Formpodcast, where he highlighted the critical role ownership plays in the music business.
According to Davido, although he currently enjoys a favourable recording contract, securing full ownership of his music remains a top priority before he eventually retires from active music-making.
“I have a good music contract. But the most important thing is ownership. I plan to get my masters back from Sony soon. With that, I can give each of my kids songs they will keep earning royalties from even after I retire,” he said.
The Afrobeats star explained that owning music masters provides artists with greater control over their work and ensures continued earnings through royalties over time.
Davido further stressed that beyond creativity and performance, musicians must pay close attention to the business side of their careers, noting that ownership can have a significant impact on long-term financial security.
His comments add to the growing conversation within the global music industry about artists reclaiming ownership of their master recordings and securing greater control over their intellectual property.