Davido receives 1,234+ applications for his ₦250M orphanage donation

Nigerian star singer Davido has revealed that 1,234 applications have so far been received for his N250 million cash donation which is to be given to orphanages in Nigeria.

Davido has revealed that 1,234 applications has so far been received for his N250 million cash donation which is to be given to orphanages in Nigeria

He took to his Instagram story to give “transparent updates” regarding the disbursement of the donation as he had initially promised.

“1234 responded,” he said, noting, however, that about 852 are without orphanage names, leaving just 382 listed orphanages with names.

The named applicants are currently being verified by a list submitted by The National Association of Orphanage Home, Davido disclosed.

“The National Association of Orphanage Homes in Nigeria sent the list of orphanages within their coverage, which to some extent is helping us in the verification process,” he said.

On November 17, Davido generated over N200 million from fans and friends after “jokingly” posting his bank details online and requesting funds towards his birthday.

The artist generously added N50 million to the massive cash gift and donated a total sum of N250 million to orphanage homes in Nigeria.

On November 20, Davido set up a committee to oversee the disbursement of the funds and promised the public “transparency” throughout the entire process.

He further informed the public saying “Verification is ongoing, and report will be out by 15th Dec. Selection and disbursement 18th/19th and press release should be Dec 20th”.

In actual fact, not many believed people would rise up to Davido’s challenge the way they did. From celebrities to fans and to family, they all showed the level of love they had for Davido, by meeting up with his N100million challenge and surpassing it. Davido had made it clear that the donations were for his birthday and to clear his new Rolls Royce automobile at the port. He was able to raise N200 million in total, he added N50 million from his own pocket and set a panel to disburse the funds to orphanage homes in Nigeria.

The donors include Femi Otedola, Obi Cubana, Zlatan, Eniola Badmus and E-Money.