Mayorkun, the Nigerian vocalist whose real name is Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, disclosed that he received a surprise message from Davido that led to his signing with the DMW label after a two‑week period of silence. The revelation came during a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, where the artist recounted the events that followed his decision to leave a banking job.
**What triggered the signing?**
Mayorkun explained that Davido had initially expressed interest in signing him after watching an online clip of his performance. However, the superstar stopped responding for fourteen days, leaving the aspiring singer anxious. In response, Mayorkun turned to spiritual help, attending church services and praying for divine intervention.
**How did the contact occur?**
While leading a praise and worship session at his church, Mayorkun received an immediate WhatsApp message from Davido, instructing him to pack his belongings and relocate to Davido’s residence. The artist described the moment as “more than a testimony,” noting that he had not yet returned to his seat after the worship session when the message arrived.
**What was said about the experience?**
“I was panicking because I didn’t know if Davido would ever talk to me again,” Mayorkun said. “The instant I finished the worship, his text came, and it felt like a miracle.”
The episode underscores how personal faith and perseverance played a role in Mayorkun’s transition from a banking career to a full‑time music path under the guidance of [Mayorkun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayorkun) and [Davido](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davido) of [DMW](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davido_Music_Worldwide).