“I heard 1m”- Opinions divided as viral video of Davido’s dad donating ‘N1bn’ to a Lagos C&S church trends

• The donation occurred during a thanksgiving service for his late mother, Nnenna Esther Adeleke, at The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim, Mount Zion National Headquarters.

• Notable attendees included Dr. Adeleke’s son, Afrobeats artist Davido, and several dignitaries such as Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

• Dr. Adeleke’s donation was made in memory of his late mother, who held a respected position within the church during her lifetime.

A trending video shows Nigerian billionaire Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats artist Davido, making a significant donation to a popular church in Lagos.

He was at The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim, Mount Zion National Headquarters, Tejuosho, Surulere, for a service to honor his late mother, Nnenna Esther Adeleke.

The event was attended by many notable figures, including Davido, his brother Governor Ademola, Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun, and Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Dr. Adeleke explained that the donation was in tribute to his mother. According to journalist Dele Momodu, Nnenna Esther Adeleke held a senior position in the church while she was alive, which is now occupied by her sister-in-law, Yeyeluwa Modupe Adeleke-Sanni.

See some of the comments that trailed the pledge made by Davido’s dad:

thequeenmaker_lasburyd
It’s million I heard oh, why is everyone else hearing billion? 🤷🏽

2sheegennext
I heard 1 million, pls are you sure

carhireinlagos
He said 1M

@bolu_pops: “Problems don start be that among members and church council. He wouldn’t have done the donation in public.”

@iyaski2003: “Even governor Dapo Abiodun became a believer after hearing the donation.”

@adebola_oladaniels: “Please where is the address, na the church I want to dey go be this.”

@omobasegun: “Many people are suffering in Ede town oo.”

@aaronchukwuemeka_: “Chairman is a good man.”

@horppy_: “Hmmm 1 billion naira for a church… 👏👏👏 in this same country NIGERIA 🇳🇬 WHERE…”*