Abuja, May 21, 2024 – David Adeleke, a Nigerian Afrofusion star also called Davido, says he has committed N400 million annually to orphanages.
Davido said this when he paid a visit to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in Abuja on Monday.
He said his annual commitment to orphanages covered various necessities, including food, clothing, education, and medical care to ensure the children receive holistic support.
“As for me, I’m doing my part. I have a Foundation. Every year, I share N300 million, N400 million with orphanages. Just doing my part to assist society.
“We have a new album coming out in June or July. I just thank you for everything you have been doing for us,” Davido said.
Akpabio commended Davido for his commitment to the orphanages and advised other celebrities and wealthy individuals to follow his example.
He, however, advised the singer to resist any temptation to enter politics.
“Nigeria is a country with a population that is unmatched anywhere else in Africa. Over 240 million Nigerians.
So, I want you to continue to remain a great Ambassador of our country. Don’t allow anybody to drag you into politics. Continue to do your best in the entertainment industry.
“For us in the political arena, we value talents and what God has given to you, nobody can take it away from you. We do everything possible to support the industry. To support talented people like you. All we need also is patience and prayers so that we can succeed.
“Please do your best to continue to maintain the high ethics. What is happening in America with some of the black stars is quite unfortunate. For most of you in the industry, don’t allow peer group influence to derail you. Continue to do your best.
“The entertainment industry is like a pyramid. You start from the ground until you get there. When you are on top, your own way is how to remain there. So, anybody who walks on a tightrope must learn how to do the balancing act. And so, your job is to remain there.
“Our prayer is that God should sustain you there and continue to give you more wisdom and more talent for you to continue to make Nigeria proud. We are very proud of you.”
“You have made us very proud within the International Community,” Akpabio said to him.
Davido was accompanied by two of his cousins, Tunji Adeleke, son of his late uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, and Folasade Adeleke, daughter of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, among others. (GBN)
