Nigerian music star, 2face Idibia has
donated N3.5 million to United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, to
provide lifesaving assistance for the internally displaced people in Africa.
2face through ‘2face Foundation’ has partnered several
charity organizations before, but this is the highest.
The ‘African Queen’ singer, who had a sore throat after
his performance at a Lagos concert over the weekend, visited the UNHCR office
in Lagos on February 27 for the announcement along with his manager, Efe
Omoregbe.
2face is the first Nigerian entertainer to support the
fundraising campaign in Nigeria where over 1.8 million people are displaced.
‘I am proud to support the UN Refugee Agency because its
proven track record of being at the fore front of displacement emergency,’ he
said.
2face is the first Nigerian entertainer to support the fundraising campaign in Nigeria where over 1.8 million people are displaced.
2face Idibia backed out of his February 6 nationwide
protest against bad government in the country due to security reasons and
possible multifaceted threats, but he now believes helping the poor is another
way to make Nigeria and Africa a better place.
‘I want to help the people who have been forced to flee
their homes because it is an issue I care about and this donation is one of
such efforts.’
The singer also announced a charity concert – planned to
hold in June – to raise more funds for the IDPs whilst offering royalties from
his music.
2face joins other global entertainers who support
universal charities, including, Leonardo DiCaprio, Taylor Swift, Angelina
Jolie, Keanu Reeves and more.
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