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Davido Donates N237m To 424 Orphanages
On Thursday, Nigerian music star Davido said he had disbursed N237m to several orphanages in the country.
The singer disclosed this in a statement on his social media accounts. The donations come 16 months after he distributed N250m to 292 Nigerian orphanages.
Ahead of his birthday in November 2021, what started as a joke after the singer challenged his colleagues to contribute N1m each for him, suddenly turned out to be one of the biggest fundraisers in recent times in Nigeria, as Davido accumulated N200m within 78 hours.
The donations were unending. After a few days, the celebrated singer revealed he had initially wanted to use the funds to clear his brand new Rolls Royce from the Lagos port before deciding to give the money to orphanages across the country; thus, a five-person committee was formed and chaired by Titi Adebayo.
The singer published a list of orphanages that benefited from the disbursement on Twitter.
N237m lifeline
In announcing the latest donation, the ‘Timeless’ hitmaker said he was releasing the funds on the aegis of The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF) aimed at changing lives in the real sense of the word.
“The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF) has donated the sum of N237,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Naira) to orphanages throughout Nigeria.
“The distribution of donation funds was led by the chair of the DAF Disbursement Committee, Mrs Titi Adebayo. The foundation successfully distributed funds to 424 (Four Hundred and Twenty-Four) orphanages, benefiting 13,818 (Thirteen Thousand. Eight Hundred and Eighteen) children.
“I founded the DAF in 2022 with a strong desire and passion to continually assist others and create a proper framework for ongoing charitable works to benefit the good people of Nigeria. Through this foundation, we have raised millions of Naira and disbursed much-needed funds to hundreds of orphanages, significantly improving the lives of countless children.
“Seeing the impact and success of my previous donations, particularly in 2021 after my birthday, left a mark on my heart and reading the numerous letters and messages from everyone who received this donation has reaffirmed my commitment to assist the less privileged in any capacity continually. It motivated me to establish the DAF to execute our mission effectively.”
Davido also said in October 2022; his foundation began reaching out to eminent and compassionate Nigerians, seeking their support in raising funds for the less privileged across the country.
With generous contributions from individuals and corporations across various sectors and regions, he said they raised a substantial donation of N237m.
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The murder of the renowned South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has led to the arrest of six suspects.
According to reports from NewsNow, AKA and his close friend were fatally shot outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban in February 2023.
Tragically, AKA and his companion, Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motshoane, fell victim to armed assailants as they were heading towards their vehicle.
During a recent press briefing, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, disclosed that the apprehended suspects are set to appear in court on Thursday.
In a widely circulated online video, Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi provided insights into the arrests and the roles each suspect played in the rapper’s untimely death.
He emphasized, “It became evident that AKA was under surveillance from the airport and Tibz was not the primary target in the fatal shooting on Florida Road in Durban.
“We are aware that they were financially motivated for this act,” he added.
Witness the video here
The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, discloses the details of the arrests involving six individuals linked to the murder of South African rapper AKA and his friend Tibz, who tragically lost their lives outside a restaurant on Florida Road in February 2023.… pic.twitter.com/FfgiTQb0Nz
— SIKAOFFICIAL
(@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 28, 2024
The post Authorities Arrest Six in Connection with Murder of South African Rapper AKA [VIDEO] appeared first on NewsNow Nigeria.
Revealing his pre-wedding photos, Nigerian gospel sensation Moses Bliss, who recently got engaged, has delighted his fans.
It will be recalled that on January 19, 2024, Moses Bliss proposed to his fiancée, Marie Wiseborn, sparking a wave of reactions on social media.
Since the announcement of their engagement, the couple has made visits to several prominent religious leaders, sharing their romantic journey with their supporters.
In anticipation of their upcoming wedding, the duo has chosen to showcase their pre-wedding photos.
Sharing the pictures on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the ‘miracle no dey tire Jesus’ singer posted a series of heartwarming photos in matching dark brown outfits.
Accompanying the post was the caption, “My safe place & peace @ mariewiseborn.”
The post Pre-Wedding Pictures of Gospel Singer Moses Bliss Unveiled [PHOTOS] appeared first on NewsNow Nigeria.
Logos Olori, a signee of DMW, asserted that he penned the lyrics to the Grammy-nominated track ‘Unavailable’ by his record label chief Davido, which features Musa Keys.
He expressed that he was the mastermind behind the track, with his colleague Peruzzi contributing to the verse.
In a recent interview with Cool FM in Lagos, the singer revealed this information.
According to Logos Olori: “We created ‘Unavailable’ which got a Grammy nod. The collaborative effort happened in Ajah involving myself, Magicsticks, and Ragee. It was even Rihanna’s favorite song in 2023.”
He further elaborated: “I crafted the song, while Peruzzi was responsible for the verse. Following the initial creation, Davido requested a change in the verse, prompting Peruzzi to step in. However, the core idea of the song was mine. We made some adjustments; that’s when Musa Keys and Peruzzi got involved.”
Video:
“I wrote Davido’s Unavailable, Peruzzi wrote the verse”
– Logos Olori pic.twitter.com/g1Kh7xL8yL
— OLAMIDE
(@Olamide0fficial) February 25, 2024
The post The Claim by Logos Olori: “I am the writer behind Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ Song” appeared first on NewsNow Nigeria.
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