How a Makeup Artist Became Davido’s ‘Aye’ Video Star After Pageant Queen Was Blocked
Davido recently shared a behind-the-scenes story of his hit video ‘Aye’. A pageant beauty queen was originally set to lead the shoot. Her manager, however, said she was under contract and pulled her from the project. To avoid delays, Davido cast the pageant contestant’s makeup artist as the lead model. The unexpected choice instantly captured fans’ attention and sparked excitement online. Social media users flooded the comments with reactions. Many joked they’d never forgive a manager for missing such an opportunity. Others celebrated the makeup artist’s rise from behind the scenes to the spotlight. In a separate interview, Davido announced plans to pause his music career and pursue a Master’s degree in Political Science in the UK. His manager reflected on how he left school to chase his dream and has become one of Africa’s biggest stars.
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