Afrobeats sensation Davido has melted hearts once again after unveiling a female hostel in Abia State, named in memory of his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke.
The newly commissioned building, situated within a private university in the state, was officially opened during the institution’s convocation ceremony, where the singer also delivered a powerful commencement address.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Davido appeared alongside his 30BG crew and close associate, Cubana Chief Priest, as he spoke passionately about his mother’s lasting impact on his life and values. He described her as a visionary woman devoted to education, generosity, and compassion.
“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,” he said.
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Encouraging the graduates, Davido urged them to use their gifts not only for personal advancement but also to create meaningful change in their communities.
“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,” he added.
The music star noted that dedicating the hostel to his late mother was deeply personal, describing it as a continuation of her life’s mission to empower others through learning.
“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 honour of inaugurating a hostel at Clifford University named after her. Walking through that building and seeing the smiles of the students who would live there, I realised this was more than a tribute. It was a continuation of her purpose, turning love into legacy, one life at a time,” Davido said.
He wrapped up his speech with a heartfelt reflection on legacy and togetherness, reminding listeners that greatness lies in helping others rise.
“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.”
