Renowned music star, Davido, has extended his philanthropic efforts by disbursing a whopping N237 million to 424 orphanages across Nigeria.
In November 2021, Davido playfully challenged his colleagues to each contribute N1 million for him.
Little did he know that this lighthearted gesture would transform into one of the most significant fundraisers in recent times.
Within a remarkable 78 hours, the singer had accumulated a staggering N200 million.
Initially intending to use the funds to clear his brand new Rolls Royce from the Lagos port, Davido had a change of heart and decided to channel the money towards supporting orphanages across the nation.
To ensure transparent and responsible distribution, a five-person committee was formed, with Titi Adebayo as the chairperson.
The 29-year-old musician disclosed this milestone in a statement, sharing the details of how the funds were allocated to orphanages in various states.
Davido tweeted: “I’ve always wanted to use my platform to serve others. Thankful that through your generosity, I’ve been able to do so.
“We recently disbursed over N200m to several orphanages in Nigeria, a tradition that started a few years ago around my birthday.
“Thank you to everyone who donated. With your help, we are changing lives.
“This is what I mean when I say we rise by lifting others. These are words in action. God bless you all!”
