DMW boss David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has revealed that he has donated the 200 million he raised from friends, colleagues, fans for his birthday to Charity.
The multiple award-winning singer in a statement via his social media account also noted that he’d be donating 50 million from his own personal money, making the total donation to the orphanage homes to N250 million.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my friends, colleagues, fans, and the public for the generous expressions of love in recent days. In my usual playful manner. I requested a few days ago that my friends and colleagues send money in celebration of my birthday.
The response and outcome exceeded my expectations, as I received about NGN 200.000 000 00 in less than two days. I truly appreciate everyone who donated hard-earned funds and I am very thankful for your generosity.
Thave always been passionate about giving back and helping people. In view of this, I am delighted to announce that all the funds received, totaling NGN 200,000 000.00, will be donated to orphanages across Nigeria as well as the Paroche foundation. In addition,
I will be making a personal donation of NGN 50,000.000.00. bringing the total amount to NGN 250 000 000.00.
To oversee the distribution of funds to beneficiaries,
I have established a five-person Disbursement Committee. Members of the committee include:
1-Mrs. Til Adebayo- chairman of the commilice.
2. Professor Jonathan Nwosu- secretary to the committee!
3. Professor Yahana Joel Asabe of the Northern Nigeria Seventh Day Adventist Union Conference.
4. Pastor (Dr) Oyalabu of Spring Time Development Foundation (SDF).
5. Professor Uloma Onuoha.
The committee will compile a list of orphanages across Nigeria, They will determine the number of children and their needs at each orphanage, and then divide the funds accordingly. The committee will also determine the portion of the money that will be donated to Paroche foundation. To maintain transparency, the committee will make public the names of the beneficiary orphanages and how much each will receive.
A list of all beneficiaries and their verified account details will be submitted to Wema Bank, who will then be instructed to credit each beneficiary’s account.
My goal is to do this fundraising every year to celebrate my birthday and give back to people in need. It is my hope that my friends, fans, colleagues in the industry, and the public will continue to support me as I drive this cause, Once again, I express my sincere gratitude to my friends, colleagues, fans, and everyone that made this possible.
God bless you all.
We rise by lifting others.
Davido
This comes after the singer and entertainer amassed over N180 million from his friends and fans after posting his account details online.
In less than 24 hours, the ‘omo baba olowo’ raked in over N180 million. However, in an interesting turn of events, the singer has dropped a subtle hint about his plans for the money on his official Twitter page.
According to the tweet, the singer said he might give it all away but he didn’t disclose what he is giving away but there are speculations that he was referring to the donations.
See his tweet below,
Celebrities that donated money to Davido
Some of his donors include Nigerian businessmen, Obi Cubana and Femi Otedola. The singer, however, did not disclose the amount sent to him from the likes of Femi Otedola, Obi Cubana, E-Money, Patoranking, and some others.
Celebrities that gifted Davido N1m includes Zlatan Ibile, Adekunle Gold, Mr. Eazi, Nengi, Chike, Teni, Charles of Play, Cubana Chiefpriest, Naira Marley, M.I, Phyno, Eniola Badmus, Nasboi, Sydney Talker, and Peruzzi.
Some of the personalities who sent him the most amount of money during his birthday fundraising include; his old time friend MC Galaxy who gifted him 3 million Naira (recall that Mc Galaxy was once a benefactor of Davido’s kindness, as Davido gifted him N1 Million for winning the Skelewu Dance challenge few years back).
Davido also received 5 million Naira from Yinka Ashluxe, the owner of the biggest fashion brand in Africa – Ashluxe, Yinka sent him combined funds of N5 Million in two batches, N3 Million and N2 Million Naira.
Then the king of the Elegushi Monarch, Oba Saheed Elegushi who has been a big fan of Davido, sent him N5 Million Naira.
Here is a list of some other popular celebrities that supported Davido’s birthday fundraising event and the amount they gave:
Naira Marley – N1,000,000
Patoranking – Undisclosed
Obi Cubana – Undisclosed
Otunba 02 – N1,000,000
Femi Otedola – Undisclosed
Nas Boi – Undisclosed
M.I Abaga – N1,000,000
Eniola Badmus – N1,000,000
Sydney Talker – N1,000,000
Ubi Franklin – N1,000,000
Dorathy Bachor – Undisclosed
Ugo Ak – N1,000,000
Phyno – N1,000,000
Asa Asika – N1,000,000
Seyi Vodi – N1,000,000
Don Jazzy – Undisclosed
Focalistic – N1,000,000
Rahman Jago – Undisclosed
Jamil – Undisclosed
Ned Okonkwo – N1,000,000
Victor AD – N1,000,000
Mayorkun – N1,000,000
Ckay – N1,000,000
AY Teddy – N1,000,000
Renee5Star – N1,000,000
Toke Makinwa – N1,000,000
Bella Shmurda – N1,000,000
Seyi Tinubu – N1,000,000
Cecil Hammond – N1,000,000
Munch It Nigeria – N1,000,000
Rema – N1,000,000
DJ Ecool – N1,000,000
Tunde Ednut – N1,000,000
Travel Beta – N2,000,000
Peruzzi – N1,000,000
Larry Gaaga – N1,000,000
Pasuma – N1,000,000
Bizzle Osikoya – Undisclosed
Czar – N1,000,000
Smade – N1,000,000
Sophia Momodu – Undisclosed
Toki Anifowose – N1,000,000
Fireboy – N1,000,000
Shakur – N1,000,000
Poco Lee – N1,000,000
Sapperz lounge – N1,000,000
WBar Lounge – N1,000,000
Zorya Club – N1,000,000
….and many more…
