Nigeria’s singer, Davido, loses three-year old son

Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Nigeria’s music star, David Adeleke aka Davido, died on Monday.

The sad incident happened a few days after the family celebrated the young boy’s third birthday on October 20.

Though details were still sketchy as at the time of this report, it was gathered that Ifeanyi drowned in the family’s swimming pool at their home in Banana Island, Lagos.

He was said to have been under the water for a long time before he was discovered and rushed to an hospital in the Lekki area of Lagos State, where he was confirmed dead.

Reports also indicate that Davido and the boy’s mother, Chioma were away on an outing, while the boy was left in the care of his minders when the unfortunate incident took place.

The music star was seen in earlier videos trending on social media teaching his son how to swim.

In one of the videos, Davido was seen inside the big pool in his mansion with Ifeanyi.

He carried the three-year-old boy and made him flap his legs in the water while he gave him instructions on what to do.

The singer later carried his son around in the pool as the boy continued to flap his legs.

Davidon and his partner, Chioma celebrated the boy’s third birthday in a grand style a couple of days ago.

You may also like

Recent News

media talk africa default image logo

El-Rufai Back in ICPC Custody as Bail Hearing Adjourned

I never thought I'd be single at 37 - Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo Reveals Why He Remains Single at Age 37

Military destroys 101 illegal refineries, arrests 219 suspects — DHQ — Daily Nigerian

Delta Safe Troops Bust 101 Illegal Oil Refineries Q1 2026

2027: Engage in constructive debate - Lagos APC tackles opposition

Kebbi Lawmaker Defects to APC Citing PDP Divisions

Scroll to Top