Afrobeats superstar Davido has commissioned a female hostel at Clifford University, Abia State, in honour of his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke.
The facility, named Veronica Imade Adeleke Female Hostel, was inaugurated during the university’s 6th Convocation Ceremony, where the singer also delivered the commencement address.
In his speech, Davido urged the graduates to live purposeful lives, stressing that true greatness is not measured by fame or wealth but by the positive impact one makes on others.
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“When I looked into their faces, I saw the same fire that built me — that hunger to be seen, to make something out of nothing, to turn pain into power.
“I told them that talent might open the door, but purpose gives it meaning,” Davido said.
The hostel is a tribute to his late mother, an educationist and philanthropist who believed education and compassion could change lives.
“My mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, was a teacher and giver who believed education and compassion could change lives. This building is a continuation of her purpose — turning love into legacy,” he wrote.
Davido was joined at the event by his friend, Cubana Chief Priest, who pledged to sponsor 50 students’ school fees.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chimezie Omeonu, commended Davido for his contribution to education and for inspiring young Africans.
