In a show of continued generosity, Nigerian music icon, Davido has announced plans to mark his birthday this year with a ₦300 million donation to orphanages and a charity dedicated to combating drug abuse and addiction among young people.

The award-winning artist, whose real name is David Adeleke, made the announcement on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Once again, my birthday this year, we are donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse and addiction. This year, it’s ₦300m. Details to follow soon.”

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This philanthropic gesture reinforces Davido’s long-standing commitment to giving back to society, particularly to vulnerable groups such as orphans and at-risk youth.

Davido’s track record of impactful donations highlights his dedication to supporting foster homes across Nigeria.

Earlier this year, in February, he donated ₦300 million to orphanages nationwide. In November 2021, the singer marked his 29th birthday by contributing ₦250 million to 292 orphanages.

Additionally, in July 2023, Davido extended his generosity with a ₦237 million donation to over 400 orphanages.

The superstar’s consistent acts of kindness have earned him widespread admiration, with many commending him for using his platform to create positive change.

Nigerian disk jockey and music star, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has proclaimed herself a “wife material.”

Sharing a photo of herself doing laundry, the 32-year-old artist highlighted her hardworking and loving nature.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DJ Cuppy captioned the photo: “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.”

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The DJ also shared her spiritual perspective on relationships, stating that any man who intends to marry her must seek God first. “God may I be so deep in you that my husband has to seek you first before he may find me,” she wrote.

Currently single, DJ Cuppy’s last public relationship was with British boxer Ryan Taylor. Their engagement, announced in November 2022, ended in July 2023 after seven months.

Known for her dynamic personality and openness, DJ Cuppy continues to captivate her fans with glimpses into her personal life and thoughts, sparking conversations on love, faith, and relationships.

Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Balogun, known globally as Wizkid, has set new records on Spotify Nigeria with the release of his latest single, “Kese (Dance).”

The track, which dropped earlier this week, has already garnered an impressive 1.57 million streams on its opening day, surpassing the previous record of 1.016 million held by his collaboration with American R&B artist Brent Faiyaz, “Piece Of My Heart.”

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In a monumental feat, “Kese (Dance)” has also shattered the record for the largest opening-day streams for an African song on global Spotify, amassing 2.753 million streams worldwide.

The song, which blends Wizkid’s signature Afrobeats style with a catchy danceable rhythm, is one of the lead singles from his upcoming album Morayo.

Set to release later this month, Morayo holds a special significance for the artist, as he has dedicated the album to his late mother, Mrs. Morayo Jane Balogun.