Award-winning singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, said that his foundation, the David Adeleke foundation, had successfully funded over 500 orphanage homes this year.
This is in accordance with his pledge, made on his 32nd birthday in 2024, to gift N300 million to charity houses and orphanages that assist young people in avoiding 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 and addiction. This year, it’s ₦300m. Details to follow soon.”
Fulfilling his pledge, he updated the public on X, writing: “My foundation was able help over 500 motherless babies home this year .. we go again next year!”
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My foundation was able help over 500 motherless babies home this year .. we go again next year ! pic.twitter.com/zxohSj4y3L
— Davido (@davido) February 9, 2025
Davido’s foundation has made a tangible difference in the lives of many, and he has pledged to continue his philanthropic work next year.
In November 2021, Davido donated N250m to 292 orphanages in celebration of his 29th birthday
Recall that, Davido revealed intentions to contribute a total of N300 million to orphanages throughout Nigeria.
The artist stated that he would channel the donation through his organization, The David Adeleke Foundation, as his annual contribution to the country.
Davido, who disclosed this information via his X handle on Tuesday, pledged to unveil the distribution specifics the following day, Wednesday.
He wrote, “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.”
