Sport

Gov. Adeleke Appoints Davido as Sports Trust Fund Chairman

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the Chairman of the newly established Osun State Sports Trust Fund.

Governor Adeleke announced the appointment in Osogbo, stating the initiative aims to rejuvenate the state’s sports sector through sustainable financing, improved athlete welfare, and upgraded infrastructure.

The governor explained that the creation of the Trust Fund and a corresponding Sports Commission marks a strategic shift from ad-hoc support to a structured, long-term development framework.

He added that the appointment of Davido, transcends sports, focusing also on youth development, empowerment, and rebranding Osun State globally.

The appointee, Davido, who hails from Ede in Osun State, is expected to leverage his international influence to attract private investments, sponsorships, and partnerships into the state’s sports ecosystem.

The Trust Fund will focus on rehabilitating stadiums and training facilities, supporting grassroots sports, and implementing welfare programs for athletes.

It also aims to promote transparency in managing sports funds, a sector historically plagued by underfunding and neglect.

The Osun State Sports Trust Fund and Sports Commission are scheduled to begin operations before the year’s end, following their respective boards’ inaugurations.

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Entertainment

Davido Joins Recording Academy, Set to Vote in Grammy Awards

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With Adetutu Adetule

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the Grammy Awards.

Becoming a voting member, the Nigerian hit maker will be part of a global community of music professionals who determine the awards in the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

Confirming his nomination, the Recording Academy shared a video of Davido and other members in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

It wrote, “Creating a song or an album takes heart, time, and dedication.

That’s why Recording Academy members including #Davido, #ravynlenae, #offsetyrn, #jessiereyez, #zacbrownband, #anneakikomeyers, #miles.minnick, #mayaelizabethmusic, #damiensneed, #damarismusica, and #stewart_copeland are sharing why your participation matters.”

The move gives the Feel crooner, who earned three Grammy nominations in 2024, a vote in the Academy’s nomination and final-ballot processes.

Speaking on the milestone, Davido said “Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. I have learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and voted on in each season. I am honoured to be part of the Recording Academy community, and I look forward to voting.”

Davido’s inclusion follows a wider push by the Recording Academy to broaden and diversify its membership, a trend that has seen increasing representation from African artists and other international acts.

The academy added that voting for the 2026 Grammy will open in less than 2 weeks.

“Recording Academy voting members: review the ballot, listen, and vote early, starting October 3,” it added.

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