Renowned Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has expressed heartfelt appreciation for Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his unwavering support towards him and the children involved in the ‘Chess in Slums’ initiative.
Onakoya shared a heartwarming video capturing the special moment Davido paid a visit to the foundation in New York, a gesture that quickly won the hearts of many online.
In the clip, Davido is seen engaging warmly with the children — asking for their names and making a sincere effort to remember each one, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and admiration.
The children later asked Davido about what inspired his journey into music, and he responded with warmth and sincerity. Their interaction revealed a heartfelt bond, as the DMW boss connected deeply with the young minds.
The video also showed Davido joining the kids in a fun game of chess, adding a playful and personal touch to his visit. His presence clearly brought joy, as the children beamed with smiles and laughter throughout the encounter.
Tunde Onakoya proudly shared the touching video, praising Davido for his kindness and generous support of the Chess in Slums foundation.
He wrote, “Davido is a proper stand up guy..”
This inspired many online as social media users shared their thoughts via the comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
loveyourz___official said, “This is beautiful TBVh. All shades of Love ❤️ 🩷🩵🤍💙🤎🧡💜🖤💛💚🩶💟.”
cacregistrationexperts said, “So proud to be a Davido fannn🙌🙌.”
omalicha_billionaire said, “Very proper Stand- Up Guy ❤️.”
lulu_dainty said, “Love him or not , one can’t deny that this man has so much love to give and spread . Beautiful to see.”
mpefoodsandgroceries said, “No matter what people say about him, he is just living his life the best way he can and spreading the love around mankind!!! Mam like David🙌🙌🙌.”
peculiardann said, “David for president!😍😍😍.”
maureen_mimidoo said, “To this he has been doing this over the years. God bless you real good 👍.”
Watch the video below: