Davido has paid tribute to his late son Ifeanyi, three years after the heartbreaking loss.
In a heartfelt post on X(Formerly twitter), Davido wrote, “Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke RIP LEGEND !!”
Recall that Ifeanyi tragically passed away on October 31, 2022, after a drowning incident in a swimming pool at the family’s home in Banana Island, Lagos.
The Lagos State Police revealed that Davido and Ifeanyi’s mother, Chioma Rowland, were not present at home when the tragic incident occurred. The Police Command confirmed the heartbreaking event, noting that an autopsy determined drowning as the cause of death.
Following the incident, eight domestic staff members were taken in for questioning, with two of them remaining under investigation to further clarify the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
In the wake of Ifeanyi’s death, countless Nigerians and celebrities expressed their shock and sympathy. Notable figures, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rapper Bia, Meek Mill, and footballer Victor Moses, offered their condolences and support to Davido and his family. Many described the loss of a child as an unimaginable pain no parent should ever have to bear.
Following the tragedy, Davido took a break from the public eye but made a return in 2023 with the release of his album Timeless. That same year, he and his wife, Chioma, welcomed a set of twins in the United States.