Audio By Carbonatix
Nigerian superstar, Davido has moved to donate over N250 million ($600,000) to charity.
This amount was garnered after the Afrobeat singer jovially invited his friends and industry mates to send him money for his birthday celebration.
On Thursday, November 18, the 'La La' singer broke the internet as musicians sent huge sums of money from all over the continent to celebrate him.
Due to this, the award-winning musician amassed over N200 million in barely two days as he intermittently shared screenshots of each transaction.
However, he seems to have made changes to the motive for the request.
In a post on Twitter, Davido announced his decision use the sum to alleviate the plight of orphans in Nigeria.
We rise by lifting others ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6C5n7HsvqE
— Davido (@davido) November 20, 2021
He explained that additionally, he "will be making a personal donation of N50,000,000 bringing the total amount to N250,000,000."
"My goal is to do this fundraising every year to celebrate my birthday and give back to people in need," he added.
He also expressed gratitude to all who donated to make the move possible.
Known outside showbiz circles as David Adedeji Adeleke, the musician turns 29 on Sunday, November 21.
Latest Stories
-
Explosion reported outside US embassy in Oslo, police say
30 minutes -
Trump accuses UK PM of seeking to ‘join wars after we’ve already won’
34 minutes -
See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today, March 8
54 minutes -
First Lady champions ‘Give to Gain’ spirit for International Women’s Day
1 hour -
Ghana@69: Ghana mission in Canada promotes investments and partnerships
2 hours -
Lebanon condemns ‘grave breach’ as missiles strike Ghanaian UN base
2 hours -
Franklin Cudjoe demands urgent TOR overhaul as Middle East crisis threatens fuel security
2 hours -
10 injured in three-vehicle crash on Konongo–Kumasi road
3 hours -
UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy
3 hours -
Ghana to replicate digital innovation success in Malawi
3 hours -
Iranian ambassador warns UK to be ‘very careful’ about further involvement in war
3 hours -
She Gives: The ripple effect of women who choose to give
3 hours -
Nadowli-Kaleo District observes 69th Independence Day with cultural exhibition and academic awards
4 hours -
Chambas Team of Red Alert, Narcotics Commission join forces to combat drug abuse
4 hours -
Tano North MCE launches 75 km road project under DRIP initiative
4 hours
