Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, by commissioning a hostel named in her honour at Clifford University, Abia State.
The award-winning singer arrived at the institution with his 30BG crew and nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest, drawing cheers from students and fans as he officially unveiled the project.
According to Davido, the hostel stands as a testament to his mother’s lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy, and compassion — values he says continue to shape his journey as both an artist and humanitarian.
He described the initiative as more than a personal gesture, noting that it symbolizes hope and inspiration for young Africans determined to create change in their communities.
Davido’s wife, Chioma, reacted to the emotional moment on Instagram, writing simply:
“So beautiful.”
Sharing his reflections from the ceremony, Davido wrote:
“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.”
The post has since gone viral, earning widespread praise from fans who commended Davido for honouring his mother’s legacy through an act that promotes education and empowerment.