Singer, Davido distributes N300 million to orphanages amid economic hardship in Nigeria

Afrobeats Superstar singer, David Adeleke known as Davido, has announced plans to donate the sum of N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria.

The singer disclosed this in a statement on his social media accounts on Tuesday, February 20.

Davido stated that he is keeping up with the annual tradition of contributing to the nation that was started a few years ago.

The donation comes at about the same time when Nigerians are grappling with the hike in food and petrol prices. Last year, the singer had disbursed N237m to several orphanages.

In October 2022, the singer also donated N250m to 292 orphanages. The donation will be done through The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).

He said: “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.

See his post below here:

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 🇳🇬

— Davido (@davido) February 20, 2024

Recall that the singer donated N200m raised from his N1m challenge on his birthday in 2021, noting that he would be adding N50 million of his personal money to bring the total to N250 million.

“My goal is to do this fundraising every year to celebrate my birthday and give back to people in need,” he said, adding that he hopes to organise a fundraiser in December.