Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Fresh off the release of his sixth studio album, ORIADE, Afrobeats star David "Davido" Adeleke has opened up about how marriage, fatherhood and 15 years in the music industry have transformed both his personal life and the way he runs his brand.

Speaking in a recent interview on The Vibe Q, the Grammy-nominated singer said he no longer keeps friends around without purpose, explaining that everyone in his circle is now expected to contribute professionally rather than spend time with him.

According to Davido, his team members are encouraged to develop skills that support his brand.

"Everybody is there to contribute to the brand, not just sitting around. I do have friends that can come around and enjoy with me, but whe...