Davido doles out N237m to 424 orphanages

David Adeleke, aka Davido, an Afrobeat singer, has announced that he has recently donated N237 million to 424 orphanages across the country through his David Adeleke Foundation, DAF.

Davido announced the donation on Thursday via his Twitter handle, saying it was made possible by individuals and collaborations from various sectors and regions.

According to the press release attached to his tweet, the donation benefited 13, 818 children.

He wrote: “I’ve always wanted to use my platform to serve others. Thankful that through your generosity, I’ve been able to do so.

“We recently disbursed over N200m to several orphanages in Nigeria, a tradition that started a few years ago around my birthday. Thank you to everyone who donated. With your help, we are changing lives.

“This is what I mean when I say we rise by lifting others. These are words in action. God bless you all!”

Recall that Davido donated N250 million to 292 orphanages in Nigeria last year, fulfilling the promise he made on his birthday in 2021.