Nigerian singer, David Adeleke awards 5-year scholarship to poor boy who cannot afford university education despite having 100% score in high school

Suleyman, a former student of Sunyani Senior High School in Ghana, not only scored highly but was also the best student in his school. However, financial constraints threatened to hinder his pursuit of higher education.

Nov 2, 2023 - 12:57 Updated: Nov 2, 2023 - 13:00

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke awards 5-year scholarship to poor boy who cannot afford university education despite having 100% score in high school

Renowned Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, known as Davido, has made a life-changing gesture by awarding a 4- to 5-year fully funded scholarship to a talented and deserving young student. The recipient, Morro Suleyman, hails from Ghana, Africa, and exhibited exceptional academic excellence by achieving top scores in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams.

Suleyman, a former student of Sunyani Senior High School in Ghana, not only scored highly but was also the best student in his school. However, financial constraints threatened to hinder his pursuit of higher education.The story of Suleyman's plight came to light when a Twitter user, Nana Yaw, drew attention to his situation and called for financial support. Recognizing his intelligence and potential, the post garnered considerable attention.

Davido, an internationally acclaimed musician, took note of the situation and spearheaded efforts to locate Suleyman. After a successful search, Davido announced that he had awarded Suleyman a "Sull Scholarship" to study at Adeleke University in South-West Nigeria. This scholarship covers both accommodation and a monthly allowance.

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In expressing his gratitude, Davido thanked everyone who played a role in connecting him with Suleyman. He shared the good news on Twitter, stating, "We have contacted Suleyman who lives in Ghana, and he has been given a full 4/5-year scholarship to Adeleke University... accommodation and allowance included! God bless y'all."

This remarkable act of generosity and support for education by Davido is a shining example of how influential figures can make a positive impact on the lives of deserving young students and help them realize their academic dreams.