Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he is donating the sum of N300 million to orphanages in Nigeria through his non-profit, the David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).
Davido disclosed this in a tweet via his verified X handle on Wednesday, February 20, 2024.
The ‘Unavailable’ crooner said the donation is part of his annual contribution to the nation.
“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 tweeted.
Recall that in 2023, Davido extended same gesture by donating the sum N237 million to some orphanages across the country.
The singer in a statement said the sum was distributed to 424 ophanages in Nigeria.
“I am proud to announce that my foundation. The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF), has donated the sum of N237,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Naira) to orphanages throughout Nigeria.
“The distribution of donation funds was led by the chair of the DAF Disbursement Committee, Mrs. Titi Adebayo. with the foundation successfully distributing funds to 424 (Four Hundred and Twenty-Four) orphanages, benefiting a total of 13,818 (Thirteen Thousand. Eight Hundred, and Eighteen) children.”
