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My donation request was unintended, initially a bet – Davido tells CNN

 

Davido's interview with CNN

I had a bet with my friends that I will make 60,000 dollars, says Davido

I was overwhelmed when the donations kept pouring in, Davido cites

Davido feels fulfilled, appreciated and this is why

Nigerian artiste, Davido has disclosed to CNN that he initially had a bet with his friends that he was probably going to make about 60,000 dollars when he requested for donations from his colleagues.

The ‘Jowo’ hitmaker, in a video interview with CNN’s, Zain Asher, discussed how a mere joke he made on social media to clear his car from the port turned real.

Davido said at a point, he was overwhelmed when huge sums of money kept pouring into in his account.

Recounting what led to the whole ordeal, Davido said he struck a bet with his friends that he will gather not more than 60,000 dollars by raising funds.

“620,000 dollars was donated. I was overwhelmed. I and my friends made a bet, I was thinking I will probably get at most, best case 50,000 to 60,000 dollars. I have done a lot of charity work, from day to day, helping people, making sure people are alright, from my friends to people I don’t even know”, he shared.

“It’s good to see the works that have been done over the years is appreciated. I wanna say it was a no brainer because after a while it was getting too much a said it’s not in my type of character to keep this money” Davido added.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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