According to an official institutional report by Babcock University, Afrobeats titan David Adeleke, globally recognized as Davido, paid a sentimental visit to his alma mater eleven years after graduating from the institution. The superstar was received with massive fanfare, including an official guard brigade parade and an executive welcome by the university administration.
Led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, and Head of the Music Department, Dr. Segun Ojuola, the school executives guided the singer through an emotional campus tour. During his walkthrough, the music icon sat down for an exclusive interview inside the WAD Media Studio and interacted with hundreds of ecstatic students.
Moved by the nostalgia and growth of the university, Davido pledged to personally fund a massive infrastructural overhaul for the school’s music program. He announced intentions to construct a standalone, high-class music department building complete with an international, state-of-the-art recording studio.
The singer used the platform to impart wisdom to the current student body, strongly advising young, aspiring talents to prioritize getting a solid education over chasing early viral fame. He credited his time within the disciplined walls of Babcock University for grounding his character and setting up the foundations of his global career.
Reporting on the landmark homecoming, Leadership Newspapers stated that the global icon “returned to his alma mater, Babcock University, 11 years after graduation, promising to give back to the institution that shaped his career.” Reflecting on the impact of the Adeleke family on the school, Vice Chancellor Professor Ojewole warmly declared during the reception, “So when I say Davido is welcome home, I really mean it.”
Davido’s multi-million naira philanthropic commitment underscores a growing trend of global African pop stars investing heavily in local creative infrastructure to cultivate future talent. By formalizing this donation, the singer is ensuring his legacy extends beyond hit singles into academic institutions, establishing a sustainable pipeline for upcoming music executives and sound engineers.
Source: Arise — https://www.arise.tv/davido-pledges-support-for-babcock-university-music-upgrade-pushes-creative-economy-growth/ May 17, 2026
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