Davido announces N300m initiative for orphanages, drug addicts
Abdullateef Fowewe
Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, well known as Davido has promised to distribute N300 million to orphanages in Nigeria through his foundation.
The announcement of his donation was disclosed in a terse statement shared on his X (formally Twitter) handle on Monday.
He revealed that this year’s charitable gesture will benefit orphanages and a foundation focused on helping young people combat drug abuse and addiction.
He wrote, “Once again, my birthday this year. We are donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse & addiction.
“This year is N300m. Details to follow soon.”
In 2022, Davido established the Davido Adeleke Foundation with support from various charitable organizations, aiming to provide assistance to vulnerable children.