Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke ‘Davido’ has caused an uproar on social media over his display of love for the needy and less privileged, especially amid the economic downturn in Nigeria.
Davido, who was in the news over his presence at Memphis Depay’s birthday, where he received a Rolex watch, announced he would be giving out the sum of N300 million.
Details about Davido’s N300 million donation The DMW label boss, who made headlines in 2021 after raising over N200 million for orphanages during his birthday, revealed that his N300 million was a pledge meant for orphanages nationwide.
I and my foundation pledge the sum of 300 million Naira to orphanages around Nigeria … as my yearly contribution to the Nation ❤️ .. details of disbursement tomorrow 🇳🇬
— Davido (@davido) February 20, 2024
Davido also said it was a part of his yearly contribution, adding that details about how the money would be disbursed would be made known from Wednesday, February 21.
The Unavailable crooner wrote: “I and my foundation pledge the sum of 300 million Naira to orphanages around Nigeria … as my yearly contribution to the Nation details of disbursement tomorrow.”
Reactions to Davido’s N300 million pledge
Ó.G.B @OGBdeyforyou: Omo, nobody do good reach Davido for this life, 001, OBO, agbatagbiti, Best in the world, nobody is coming close 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
RUTH 🇨🇦 @rutie_xx: Where’s the nearest orphanage home to me ??
adesope_shopsydoo: “David the son of God.”
nkechiblessingsunday: “I be orphan oooo.”
rankingofficial: “For GOD so loved the world he gave us Davido.”
Tobiloba🍫@shedrachTobi: The greatest ever and the best African musician in the world , God bless you❤️