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The Digest:

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold recently surprised his fans by gifting N250,000 each to first-class graduates. He asked followers on X to share their academic transcripts, leading to a viral response. The winners were randomly selected and notified via direct message.

Key Points:

  • Adekunle Gold announced N250,000 gifts to first-class graduates on X.
  • His tweet garnered thousands of retweets and likes.
  • Beneficiaries were chosen randomly and notified privately.
  • Gold’s rise began in 2015 with ‘Sade,’ a highlife cover of One Direction’s 'Story of My Life.'
  • He has released five albums, including ‘Gold,’ ‘Afropop,’ and ‘Tequila Ever After.'
  • Gold is vocal about his sickle cell journey and launched a health insurance program for sickle cell patients in 2024.
  • Many lucky recipients shared their N250,000 transfer screenshots, expressing thanks.
Adekunle Gold’s spontaneous act has sparked widespread admiration, reinforcing his reputation as both an artist and a philanthropist committed to helping others.

Sources: X app