At just 12 years old, Kobi Davidson is already proving that talent knows no age. While many children his age are still discovering their interests, the young actor, model and footballer has quietly built an impressive portfolio, appearing in Nollywood productions, starring in commercials, and now taking on one of the biggest opportunities of his career, which is playing a young Davido in the music video for I Know Who I Be.
Kobi appears as the young Davido in I Know Who I Be, the music star’s latest visual project. It is a role that places him at the beginning of the story, bringing to life the childhood of one of Africa’s most recognisable musicians. For a young actor still at the start of his career, it is the kind of opportunity that can change everything.
Over the last few years, Kobi has gathered acting credits that reflect both consistency and versatility. He has appeared in the Nollywood productions Sibe and School Run, while also featuring in an MTN commercial.
Each project has given him a different experience, from working on film sets to adapting to the fast-paced world of television advertising.
Entertainment is familiar territory for Kobi. His father, Mario Davidson Omasoro, popularly known as MC Mario, is an actor, comedian and master of ceremonies. Yet Kobi’s growing profile suggests he is determined to be recognised for his own work rather than simply as the son of a performer.
Away from acting, Kobi’s interests extend beyond the screen. He is also a model and an enthusiastic footballer, juggling these passions alongside his education. It is a demanding schedule, but one he appears to embrace with enthusiasm.
Nigeria’s film industry has always relied on talented young performers to tell stories that span generations. Every so often, a new face emerges with the promise of becoming one of the industry’s next familiar names. Kobi Davidson is beginning to fit that description.
His portrayal of young Davido in I Know Who I Be comes at a time when music videos are becoming increasingly cinematic, demanding performances that feel authentic rather than simply decorative. For Kobi, the role is another step in a career that is already moving in the right direction.
He may only be 12, but his journey suggests that he is thinking beyond childhood roles. With appearances in films, commercials and now a high-profile music video, Kobi Davidson is gradually building the experience that many actors spend years chasing.
For now, he remains one of the young talents to keep an eye on and a child actor steadily turning opportunities into experience, and experience into a promising career.
