Nigerian international singer David Adekele Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, has caused a stir online over a viral video of him making a substantial donation at an event in Osun state on Monday, May 13. The businessman was among the popular faces present in Ede, Osun state, as the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, conferred the title of “Asiwaju of Edeland” on Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle.....Read The Full Story Here ▶
Apart from Davido’s father, other prominent figures who attended the event included former president Olusegun Obasanjo, governors Seyi Makinde, Dapo Abiodun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states respectively, among others.
In his response after his installation, Adeleke dedicated the title to his late father, who was, until his death, the Balogun of Ede, Leadership reported.
Davido’s dad makes a pledge
A video from the event showed the moment Davido’s dad, who spoke in the Yoruba language, donated N150 million to construct a new palace for the Timi of Ede.
Watch the video below:
Netizens react to video
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions; read them below:
JordanDWolfSzn: “He laughs like davido.”
FMTcares: “Money too choke.”
LABZ63561241: “Wizkid family can never relate.”
bjpcity7: “Uno go ever see that Naija kid footlocker bird papa for here.”
Drew_entr: “Gbachala papa go think say na prank.”
LionStarzy: “Chai see as they’re calling 150 like 150 naira.”
OyebadeAdeniyi2: “No be Cho Cho Cho…Baba dey show workings.”
charles01_spa: “@wizkidayo papa left the group chat.”
Franklin_WWay: “Na why people dislike davido bro.”
Davido celebrates his daughter Imade
Meanwhile, Legit reported that Davido surprised netizens with his move on his first child and daughter Imade’s birthday.
The Unavailable crooner shared Imade’s photo and accompanied it with a birthday message.
Recall that he had fallen out with Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu, who claimed he wasn’t performing his fatherly duties, among other things.