In a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Davido has inaugurated a new female hostel at Clifford University in Abia, naming the facility the ‘Veronica Imade Adeleke Hall’.

The singer recently attended the varsity’s convocation ceremony, accompanied by his management and friend Cubana Chief Priest. He later shared footage of the event on social media.

During the ceremony, Davido addressed the students, encouraging them to remain steadfast in the pursuit of their dreams. He then proceeded to cut the ribbon at the sprawling, newly-built green hostel, officially opening it for student use.

Reflecting on the energy of the event, the 32-year-old artiste said he witnessed a “generation poised to change the world”.

He likened the graduates’ enthusiasm to the very drive that fueled his own success, allowing him to “make something out of nothing”.

In his speech, Davido painted a poignant picture of his mother, whom he described as a “teacher and a giver”.

He credited her with instilling in him the belief that education and compassion have the power to transform lives.

“We live in a time where young people carry the future of Africa in their hands. It’s our time, but it’s also our test, to use our platforms, our influence, and our voices to build, not just for ourselves, but for the next ones coming after us,” he wrote on X. 

“My mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, understood that long before I did. She was a teacher, a giver, a woman who believed that education and compassion could change lives. Everything I am, 

“This moment reminded me that even when our parents are gone, their lessons remain alive in what we build, in who we lift, and in how we love.

“This one’s for her, for every young African chasing their dream, and for everyone who believes we can rise higher, together.”

Veronica passed away from cardiac arrest on March 6, 2003, at the age of 39.

Davido previously spoke of the impact of her loss, describing it as “someone I loved being taken from me without caution”.