IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigerian dignitaries, friends and fans have taken to their respective social media pages to celebrate award-winning singer, Davido, who turns 30 today, 21 November, 2022.
Hashtag DavidoAt30 started trending on Sunday, despite Davido being off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, on 31 October.
Former Governor of Kwara State, Bukola Saraki, took to Twitter on Monday to felicitate with the singer as he turns a year older today.
Saraki wrote: “David, Watching how you have carved out your unique niche and inspired a new generation with your work in the entertainment industry has been extremely impressive. As you celebrate another year today, I pray that the Almighty will continue to bless you. StandStrong DavidoAt30”
Socialite, Cubana Chief Priest also celebrated the singer on Twitter.
He wrote: “Today Is Strictly To Celebrate Davido 001🇳🇬 💯 As You Like This Davido Picture Your Day Will Be Blessed Financially 🙏♥️ #30BG #DavidoAt30”
@RabsonLee tweeted: “I speak for all when I say we want him Happy like this again Right? We fvcking love you king Davido ❤️ Be Strong #DavidoAt30 🎂” while @okikihorla wrote: “Davido you Gon be celebrating 30 yrs of breath on earth even though there have been so much setback but we still stand strong at your back i.e ur fanbase #30bg and we’re setting this trend to celebrate in your absence #DavidoAt30”
A fan went on the street celebrated with a home made placard that read: “Respect for OBO [001] That man don fight battles and still standing strong. Happy 30th birthday OBO.”
Another tweep, Ariyo Olaitan, said: “Happy birthday 001 💐🎂?, God bless you forever #davido.”
Deacon Tope tweeted: “Happy Birthday #davido Elemi 9+ my surest guy 🤴, you no go minus, your big fish go continue to the swim for the ocean of blessing and greatness as you like 👍. May the good Lord grant you speedy answers to all your secret prayers 🙏. Amen.”
Lulu’s birthday wishes read: “Happy Birthday to a man like Davido, despite the circumstance, May this 30th birthday be one of a kind. I pray for uncommon grace and strength upon you, now and always, Amen #DavidoBig30.”
@blaccmagik said: “Happy birthday to a genuinely kind and selfless soul! @davido , I hope your birthday today rewards you for all of the goodness you put out into the world! I Love You ❤️ #DavidoAt30 “
A loyal fan @edems22 shared a little story about the philanthropist.
“David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer.
“Generally known as 001, he began music while attending Oakwood University in his late teens, and he started making his own beats and investigating music production. He dropped out of school and began pursuing music full-time, relocating to Lagos, Nigeria, and releasing his debut single “Back When,”in 2011.
“Davido has 29 awards with over 82 nominations and still counting. He has received awards from; BET Award, Channel OMusic Video Award, MTV Africa Music Awards, MOBO Awards, Headies Award, Soul Train Award, City People Award,Ghana Music Awards, The Future Africa and lots more.
“He’s a humanitarian, a man that’s has everyone in his heart A father of 3 and all , the one who put a smile on every human lips. He is Davido, our one and only 001.”