Superstar musician, David Adeleke also known as Davido, has revealed that he spends about N400 million every year on outreach programmes to orphanage homes.
He made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio on Monday, 20th of May at the National Assembly in Abuja.
The Omo Baba Olowo was in company of his cousins, Tunji Adeleke, and Folasade Adeleke, the daughter of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Davido said; “As for me, I’m doing my part to assist society. I have a Foundation where I share N300 to N400 million to the orphanages yearly. And I have a new album coming out in June or July of this year. I just thank you for everything you have been doing for us”.
Also speaking, Akpabio pledge to support the entertainment industry whlile urging the singer not to allow anybody drag him into politics.
He said; “For me and for the government of President Bola Tinubu, it’s an inclusive administration, and you must have noticed in my various outings, that we move as one across party lines.
“Even though your administration is a PDP, one thing that is common to all of us is the interest of this country. And it is a country that has given you so much love.
“The country’s population is unmatched anywhere else in Africa, over 240 million Nigerians. So I urge you to remain a great Ambassador of our country. Continue to do your best in the entertainment industry and don’t allow anybody to drag you into politics.
“For us in the political arena, we value talents. We will do everything possible to support the entertainment industry and talented people like you. All we need is patience and prayers for us to succeed”.
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