Ugandans are one lot that never let a trend go by them without experimenting with it.
When the trend is beyond their reach or comprehension, trust Ugandans to give it a twist that is at least applicable to the Ugandan context.
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is the current talk of the continent after he received Nigerian Naira equivalent to half a billion Uganda shillings in cash transfers in less than an hour after asking colleagues for N1 million.
When the trend is beyond their reach or comprehension, trust Ugandans to give it a twist that is at least applicable to the Ugandan context.
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is the current talk of the continent after he received Nigerian Naira equivalent to half a billion Uganda shillings in cash transfers in less than an hour after asking colleagues for N1 million.
Fans and followers thought the multi-award-winning songwriter was joking when he posted an Instagram story calling on those, he has helped in the music industry to send him a million naira.
In an Instagram story video he said, ‘We rise by lifting others abi? Me I don rise dey lifting others for the past 100 years. So, I want to know who my friends are. All of my friends one one million Naira. They said we are 30 BG. If you don’t send your own. You out of here. You are gone.’
To show that he was not joking, the father of three posted his account number on his stories thread and posted screenshots of money sent into it.
To show that he was not joking, the father of three posted his account number on his stories thread and posted screenshots of money sent into it.
Top Nigerian entertainers such as Mr. Eazy, Teni, Chike, Adekunle Gold, Perruzi, Ikorodu, among others sent in their millions to the singer’s account.
Back home, singer Pallaso decided to make use of this example to solicit some money from his friends and fans for a good cause.
Just minutes after Davido’s game changing move, Pallaso took to his twitter rallying his fans to contribute towards a shs100 million goal in a bid to rescue his range rover from URA.
Back home, singer Pallaso decided to make use of this example to solicit some money from his friends and fans for a good cause.
Just minutes after Davido’s game changing move, Pallaso took to his twitter rallying his fans to contribute towards a shs100 million goal in a bid to rescue his range rover from URA.
Right below is Pallaso’s tweet:
‘I need 100 million UGX to rescue my range rover from Uganda revenue authority. If you are my big fan, if you love and appreciate what I do and wish to help me rescue my car, please send your contribution to MTN +256 781 368 315, now. Airtel +256 704 121 571. Thank you.
Davido’s account balance has evidently soared after his trending stunt, we can only pray that Pallaso’s equivalently pays off.
Davido’s account balance has evidently soared after his trending stunt, we can only pray that Pallaso’s equivalently pays off.