Economy

Economic Hardship: Davido donates N300m to orphanage homes nationwide

David Adeleke aka Davido, Nigerian Afrobeat star, says he is donating the sum of N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria.

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February 20, 2024

David Adeleke (Davido)

David Adeleke aka Davido, Nigerian Afrobeat star, says he is donating the sum of N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria.

Davido said the donation will be made through his foundation, the David Adeleke Foundation, as his yearly contribution to the nation.

The singer announced via his X handle on Tuesday and promised to reveal details of the disbursement tomorrow, Wednesday.

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

“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,” he wrote.

Recall in 2022, the singer donated N250m to 292 orphanage homes in the country.

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