Davido Commissions Hostel Named After Late Mom in Abia Varsity

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has honoured his late mother, Dr Veronica Adeleke, with the commissioning of a hostel named after her at Clifford University in Abia State.

Davido arrived in the state alongside members of his 30BG crew and nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest to officially unveil the project, drawing excitement from students and fans present at the event.

According to Davido, the hostel is a tribute to his mother’s legacy as a teacher, philanthropist, and advocate for education, whose values continue to inspire him.

He described his mother as a woman whose belief in compassion and learning shaped his outlook on life and success, adding that her influence remains a guiding force in his music and humanitarian efforts.

The “5ive” crooner further explained that the project represents a symbol of hope for young Africans pursuing their dreams and striving to make a difference in society.

His words; “Standing before the graduating class of Clifford University today giving the commencement speech, I felt something bigger than music. I saw a generation ready to change everything.

“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.

“We live in a time where young people carry the future of Africa in their hands. It’s our time, but it’s also our test, to use our platforms, our influence, and our voices to build, not just for ourselves, but for the next ones coming after us. As artists, as dreamers, as believers, we must lead by example. We must show that true greatness is not measured only in numbers, but in impact.

“My mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, understood that long before I did. She was a teacher, a giver, a woman who believed that education and compassion could change lives. Everything I am, the music, the drive, the heart, came from her.

“Today, I had the honor of inaugurating a hostel at Clifford University named after her. Walking through that building, seeing the smiles of the students who will live there, I realized this was more than a tribute. It was a continuation of her purpose, turning love into legacy, one life at a time.

“This moment reminded me that even when our parents are gone, their lessons remain alive in what we build, in who we lift, and in how we love.

“This one’s for her, for every young African chasing their dream, and for everyone who believes we can rise higher, together.

“We Rise By Lifting Others”.