Popular Nigerian artist, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has donated the entire money he realised after sharing his bank details on Twitter to orphanages across the country.
The 30-year-old had solicited funds from his colleagues which he extended to those whose path he crossed and made an impact, especially in the music industry.
In his words: “We rise by lifting others abi? Me I don dey rise dey lifting others for the past 100 years. So I want to know who my friends are. All of my friends one million Naira each”
The talented musician after the post raised over N110m in just five hours of making and sending it.
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Davido made good of his promise as he had earlier hinted at giving away the entire money.
In a statement released via his Twitter and Instagram pages on Saturday, November 20, 2021, Davido said he has set up a committee that will manage and distribute the money to the orphanage homes across the country.
“I am delighted to announce that all the funds received totalling N200,000,000 will be donated to orphanages across Nigeria as well as the Paroche Foundation,” part of the statement read.
He also revealed that he would be donating N50M in addition to the N200M realised.
The music star and father of three said his goal is to raise funds every year as part of activities to mark his birthday.
He prayed that his colleagues and friends would continue to support his benevolent act.
Davido raised N200million over 72 hours after he shared his account details on social media.