David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is a celebrity singer from Nigeria who has thanked the federal government for bestowing the prestigious National Honor upon him.
Davido expressed his gratitude for the award and accolades showered upon him on his Instagram page.
The musician, who has always been passionate about utilizing his platform to highlight Nigeria, expressed his dedication to using his songs and influence to spread awareness of the nation’s culture, resiliency, joy, and hardships.
He wrote;
“Honored to hear the news that I have been conferred with an OON (Officer of the Order of The Niger) by the Federal Government of Nigeria.I am grateful for this recognition and honor. It has always been my mission to use my platform to showcase our country – the passion, the resilience, the joy, the culture, and of course, the struggles of our people.I do not take any of this for granted. We have one Nigeria, and we will continue to do whatever we must to make it better!”The superstar singer expressed his appreciation to his fans and supporters for being on this journey with him.He concluded his post with a heartfelt appeal, saying, “Thank you all for being on this journey with me. So help us, God.”
This comes after President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) bestowed national awards on various famous people in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria.
David Adeleke, better known by his stage as Davido, is one of the honorees and has been named an officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Davido posted a picture of the acknowledgment and honor bestowed upon him on social media to mark the occasion of this important honor.
Davido was given the national honor by President Buhari in recognition of the artist’s contributions to Nigerian music and culture.
One of Nigeria’s highest national distinctions, the Order of the Niger, recognizes remarkable service and excellent accomplishments in a variety of fields