Afrobeats singer B-Red, the son of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has said his family did not venture into politics because of the financial benefits associated with holding public office.
According to the singer, the Adeleke family has accumulated wealth over generations and therefore has no need to rely on political positions for financial gain. He maintained that his father and other members of the family who are involved in politics are primarily motivated by the desire to serve and improve the lives of the people.
B-Red made the remarks while speaking during an interview on the Echo Room podcast, where he also expressed optimism about what Nigeria could look like if his father eventually becomes President.
The singer said he believes his father has the capacity to bring significant improvements to the country, although he admitted that he would personally be concerned about the enormous pressure that would come with the presidency.
He said: “If my dad, Governor Ademola Adeleke, becomes the President of Nigeria, things will improve drastically. We don’t need politics for money; we have been rich for a long time. My family is only in politics to help. But I don’t want my dad to be President because the pressure will be too much.”
B-Red’s comments come against the backdrop of the Adeleke family’s longstanding involvement in Nigerian politics. The family has produced prominent political figures, including the late Isiaka Adeleke, who served as Osun State Governor and Senator, and the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Beyond politics, the family has also gained considerable prominence in the entertainment industry, with Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, emerging as one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
Several members of the Adeleke family have also been associated with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, further highlighting the family’s growing influence across both political and entertainment circles.
While B-Red acknowledged the possibility of his father seeking the presidency in the future, his remarks suggested that such a move would come with significant personal and political pressure, despite his confidence in his father’s ability to lead the country.