DAVIDO'S BIRTHDAY DONATION TO ORPHANAGES: HIGHLY COMMENDABLE.

ICHEOKU says was quite impressed by the thought behind the decision as not every rich fella gives a damn about the needy in the society. It is a global dichotomy and not only restricted to Nigeria that the rich don't usually see nor care about the downtrodden. This is why some have billions of dollars when so many people go to bed hungry at night, shelterless under the mercy of the elements and without clothes on their backs to protect their skin. Any exception to any rule always attracts attention and Davido just did.

Whenever a rich person, out of the kindness of his heart decides to do something so spectacularly awesome by helping others, every good man and woman of good faith should appreciate and commend such a person as one of a kind, exceptionally good person. Mr David Adeleke by making a mouthwatering generous donation to orphanages in Nigeria has become one such rich person who deserves great applause for he has rightly earned it. His giving such a gifting a thought is even to a large extent as sufficient as his doing it; admitted the doing portion is paramount as so many people are victims of their failure to launch or execute their thoughts. But he thought and acted on it, double success.

With this, music superstar and globally recognized and recognizable person, Mr David Adeleke alias Davido, has etched himself in the minds of millions of people including ICHEOKU. His decision to make such a generous donation of N250 million ($500,000) in cash gift to orphanages in Nigeria is not an easy feat, no matter the standards used in measuring it or even how deep the person's pocket is. He has set a record that will be very difficult to break. It shows that the great young man has a heart of gold and that his veins are filled with premium milk of human kindness. He has earned himself a coveted status of a premier benefactor who should be greatly appreciated and commended by all, for his kind heartedness and magnificent generosity. 

ICHEOKU says well done Mr David Adeleke and may the good Lord reward your generosity and bless you with peace of mind, restful sleeps, good health and smooth sailing as you continue to navigate the shark infested choppy waters of life. Davido has shown an example on how it is done; how money can be put to a good and better use and for a good cause. He showed that being richly blessed does not have to only manifest in showiness such as throwing money around in parties or buying expensive cars and mansions. Further, that it is good to put such money into where there is utmost need for it in order to help alleviate and translate lives out of direness. If there is a tithe offering which will be pleasing before God, such a directed donation to motherless and fatherless children will certainly be it.

Hopefully the rest of moneybags and other new money business men and women in Nigeria will learn a thing or two from Mr David Adeleke action and copy his example going forward. There is no shame about it to affirm that he has taught the Obi Cubanas of Nigeria how to put money into a better use, rather than wasting it on funerals and cows. Imagine if the Oba fella had similarly put his own raised funds into a cause that will be more impactful in the long run than a lavish funeral ceremony. Imagine if all the thieving politicians have put some of the money they stole into useful causes such as jobs creations, instead of stuffing them into secret overseas bank accounts and in tax heavens as the recently published Pandora papers revealed. 

ICHEOKU is emphatic that Nigeria will not be in the dire economic straits it is presently if there are many Davidos therein present; people who rise above themselves to see the greater good in lending assistance to those in need of it. It does not matter how small it might be and one does not necessarily have to wait to first have billions before helping others. But unfortunately, many Nigerians are mental victims of primitive greed, believing that by amassing riches which will last several lifetimes, they have accomplished something big. They think that being on top of the world means that the rest of the people can go to hell and that regardless of social contract, that they do not own them any duty of help. But it is a mistaken believe and Mr David Adeleke has just proved them wrong. 

Anyway, ICHEOKU says is not by this piece castigating anybody nor directing anyone on how to spend their money; only that somebody did something worthy of praise and recognition and ICHEOKU decided to add his take on it. People do not need all the money they are stashing away in banks and personal vaults all over the place because the moment one dies, it is over. Sometimes, things can even take a turn for the worse upon their death as their children who they left with all the money can start fighting and killing each other as a result; or end up becoming drug and alcohol wasted addicts. But hey, if only people can be a little wiser and more civilized to curb their greed, understanding that they do not need too much to be truly happy, the world will be a much better place for everyone. 

ICHEOKU says well done Davido for shinning the light so that others may see the way to achieving a better happiness which is not alcohol or drug induced; a more restful sleeping experiences which are not purchased with pills and how being truly happy inside really feels like. How could such a person as Davido ever feel lonely or depressed, knowing that hundreds of thousands of children are living vicariously through him and owe him their up-keep. He also promised to make it an annual event and have another thing to now live and work for. Such must bring a ton of joy to him and enough to keep him truly, happily fulfilled. It is a classy act and it has won him many more admirers. Hopefully all those other dancing and drinking, money throwing, exhibitionists can learn from the Davido's example; call it the Davido Challenge, if you like and begin to take it. Kudos Mr David Adeleke.