A private family vacation turned into a touching public moment when Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, surprised his mother-in-law with an early birthday celebration on the idyllic Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The singer shared a short video on Instagram on Tuesday, offering fans a glimpse into the intimate occasion. In the clip, Davido walks in beaming, birthday cake in hand, as his wife Chioma’s mother looks on in visible shock before breaking into smiles and laughter. What begins as a simple gesture quickly becomes a full family moment, with relatives gathering around to sing “Happy Birthday.”
Among those joining in were Davido’s father and his daughter, Hailey, underscoring the close-knit dynamic of the gathering. The setting — a luxury island retreat — added to the sense of warmth and celebration, but it was the sincerity of the moment that resonated most with fans online.
Davido captioned the post, “Early birthday surprise for Mama Chi. We love you mummy,” making it clear that the celebration came ahead of her actual birthday. The message, simple and affectionate, was widely praised for highlighting a softer, family-oriented side of the global music star.
The moment also arrives within the broader context of Davido and Chioma’s much-publicised journey as a couple. Their relationship began in the public eye in 2019, when Davido proposed, but it has not been without challenges. In 2021, the pair faced turbulence following allegations of infidelity, leading to a period of strain that played out under intense scrutiny.
In the years since, the couple has steadily rebuilt their relationship. They formalised their union with a court wedding in 2023, followed by traditional marriage rites in Lagos in June 2024. Their love story culminated in a lavish white wedding in Miami in August 2025, attended by friends, family and prominent figures from across the entertainment industry.
One of the most emotional chapters in their lives came in October 2023 with the birth of their twins in the United States. The arrival of the children carried profound meaning, coming just a year after the tragic loss of their first son, Ifeanyi. The period marked both heartbreak and healing for the family, and Davido has since spoken openly about how fatherhood has reshaped his outlook on life.
More recently, the singer made headlines again after publicly committing to a more settled lifestyle, declaring, “I’m not cheating again.” For many fans, the birthday surprise for his mother-in-law appeared to reinforce that message — a quiet but powerful signal of maturity, stability and renewed focus on family.
In an industry often dominated by spectacle, Davido’s simple gesture on a sun-soaked island struck a different chord: one of gratitude, love and the importance of showing up for family, even in the smallest of ways.
