Veronica Adeleke
Name: Veronica Imade Adeleke
Born: November 23, 1963, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Died: March 6, 2003 (aged 39)
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: University Lecturer, Businesswoman, Musician
Spouse: Dr. Adedeji Adeleke
Children: Sharon Adeleke, David Adeleke (Davido), Adewale Adeleke, Coco Adeleke
Early Life and Education
Veronica Imade Adeleke was born on November 23, 1963, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She hailed from the Bini ethnic group. Details about her early education are scarce, but she pursued higher education and earned a Ph.D. She later became a lecturer at Babcock University in Osun State.
Career
Before her untimely death, Veronica Adeleke had a multifaceted career. She was a university lecturer at Babcock University, where she made significant contributions to the academic community. In recognition of her impact, the university's social science faculty was renamed The Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences after her passing.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Veronica was involved in the music industry. She formed a music band named "David's Band," named after her son, Davido. She also established a security firm called "David's Security."
Personal Life
Veronica married Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. Together, they had four children: Sharon, David (popularly known as Davido), Adewale, and Coco. Veronica was known for her close relationship with her children, especially Davido, who has often spoken about the profound impact she had on his life.
Death
Veronica Adeleke passed away on March 6, 2003, at the age of 39. Her death occurred on her husband's 40th birthday and was attributed to cardiac arrest. Her sudden demise was a significant loss to her family and the academic community.
Veronica's legacy lives on through her children and the institutions she impacted. Her son, Davido, has honored her memory by naming his daughters after her: Aurora Imade Adeleke and Hailey Veronica Adeleke. Her contributions to academia are commemorated through the naming of the social science faculty at Babcock University in her honour.
