Motivated by the assistance he put together in 2021 employing monies allocated to him by pals on his birthday, Nigerian superstar singer Davido has turned this one-time generous gesture into a convention.
In a social media post, the Timeless crooner disclosed that he has presented N237,000,000.00, equal to about $302,068 to 422 orphanages in Nigeria.
The gesture was made via his foundation, The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF) and steered by the chair of the DAF Disbursement Committee, Mrs Titi Adebayo, who aided 13,818 minors.
The billionaire’s son divulged that the effect the earlier donation in 2021 had on him influenced his conclusion to once again make a difference in the lives of as many kids as he can.
“I founded the DAF in 2022 with a strong desire and passion to continually assist others and create a proper framework for ongoing charitable works to benefit the good people of Nigeria. Through this foundation, we have raised millions of Naira and disbursed much-needed funds to hundreds of orphanages, significantly improving the lives of countless children.”
“Seeing the impact and success of my previous donations, particularly in 2021 after my birthday, left a mark on my heart and reading the numerous letters and messages from everyone who received this donation has reaffirmed my commitment to assist the less privileged in any capacity continually. It motivated me to establish the DAF to execute our mission effectively,” portions of the communique read.
Davido expressed that, as a result, he launched an outreach in 2022 where he knocked on eminent and compassionate Nigerians’ doors to look for their help in raising money for the less privileged across the country.
“I would like to thank all individuals and corporations that assisted in raising the donation sum, this would not have been possible without your unwavering support and kindness. May God bless each one of you.”
The ‘Godfather’ crooner counted that his foundation is devoted to helping the vulnerable in society and making a positive influence on individuals.
- Background
Davido, on November 18, 2021, received a total sum of N200 million after he heartily invited his buddies and industry peers to send him money for his birthday bash.
On Thursday, November 18, the ‘Birthday Cake’ vocalist shattered the internet as musical artists wired huge sums of cash from all over the continent to honour him.
As a result of this outcome, the award-winning entertainer accumulated over N200 million, equivalent to $480,988, in narrowly two days as he intermittently disseminated screenshots of each transaction.
Putting in N50 million, Davido declared openly on November 19 that he was allocating the N250 million collected to some orphanages.
The creator blesses a cheerful giver.
© 2023 • Story By Edem Latsu Nukafu
