Davido Announces Over GH¢2M Donation To Orphanages Amid Economic Hardship, Shares Details
- Davido has announced a whopping sum of N300 million (GH¢2,354,750.07+) to orphanages around the country
- The DMW label boss made the exciting announcement public via social media on Tuesday, February 20
- Davido disclosed that his pledge worth millions was part of his annual contribution to Nigeria
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 (GH¢2,354,750.07+).
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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.
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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 starting 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."
See his post below:
Reactions to Davido's N300 million pledge
YEN.com.gh captured some of the messages as many commended the singer. See the comments below:
adesope_shopsydoo:
"David the son of God."
nkechiblessingsunday:
"I be orphan oooo."
rankingofficial:
"For GOD so loved the world he gave us Davido."
antonia_official32:
"That’s why he’s the baddest."
vivaglow_beauty:
"Baba leave orphanage enter street .. people are hungry.. some of the coordinators of some orphanages will not use the money on the children.. rather they will enrich themselves.. Give to the common man who currently can’t even afford 1 square me @davido."
Davido fulfils his promise to hotel worker
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that singer Davido fulfilled his promise to hotel worker Kekwaru Mary, who returned $70,000 she found.
The DMW boss promised to give Mary $10,000, and he finally did, to the joy of many fans.
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