Davido Least Arrogant Among His Peers – Patrick Doyle
Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has praised singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his humility and composure in the face of criticism.
In a post on his Facebook account, Doyle reflected on his admiration for the singer, drawing parallels with a profound lesson he learned from the late Segun Awolowo, whose name he recalled during a visit to Awolowo’s stately home in Ikene.
Doyle referenced the inscription “Eebudola,” which he explained represents how adversities and attacks from others can often turn into blessings in the long run.
Doyle shared that the explanation of “Eebudola” resonated deeply with him and reinforced his admiration for the late Awolowo.
He then linked the concept to the current-day experience of Davido, who, despite facing harsh criticisms and attacks from his peers, continues to show remarkable humility and calmness.
“Bringing it to the present, I have noticed a young man who of late has been on the receiving end of aspersions from his peers. I have also noticed his attitude towards them and the relentless attacks,” the 63-year-old wrote.
“He has, for the most part, maintained a calm disposition and a reluctance to engage his adversaries. I find this to be commendable, and I imagine it is an inherited trait from his father who, though a business mogul, is possibly the most self-effacing billionaire around.
“The young man, on the other hand, appears to be flashy and brash at first look. However, showbusiness, his vocation demands he be that way.
“That said, he is perhaps the least arrogant of his peers even when he has the credentials to be the most arrogant given the aristocracy of his antecedents compared to his street brought up peers.
“On a few occasions, when he has erred and been corrected by elders, he has humbly redirected his steps and never once retorted rudely to correction. In short, he has displayed all the traits of a true ‘Omoluabi’ in this regard.
“As for the unwarranted abuse from his peers, it appears that the more they attack him and he ignores them, the more his stature as a global star shines.
“Truly, the Awolowo ‘Eebudola’ concept is working in the life of young David Adeleke, the Eebudola of the entertainment industry.”
