Davido and his fiancée Chioma Rowland, who is a popular chef and influencer, have reportedly lost their three year old son.
Davido’s three year old son who goes by the name of Ifeanyi Adeleke reportedly drowned in the swimming pool at his parents’ home in the main city of Lagos. The news comes just after Ifeanyi turned three, celebrating with his dad.
The Afrobeat singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, was not home when the incident happened Monday night. Neither was his fiancée Chioma who is the child’s mother.
According to BBC, eight domestic workers have been taken in for questioning with the police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin who confirmed to BBC that a domestic worker staff called the police at 22:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Monday when the incident had occurred.
“We are reviewing the CCTV cameras to get additional information about the circumstances of his death,” Mr Hundeyin said.“His body has been deposited in the morgue. We are in touch with his parents. In fact they were with us last night.”
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News of the tragic drowning has been trending globally, with fans and celebrities from the entertainment industry sending their heartfelt condolences to the couple.
Prayers to davido and his family also???????????? praying for y’all!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 1, 2022
Prayers for Davido and Chioma ???❤️
— MAJOR LEAGUE (@MAJORLEAGUEDJZ) November 1, 2022
My deepest condolences to Davido and Chioma, this is a loss that no one should ever have to go through. Sending all my light and my loudest prayers to the Family ???
— Pheelz??? (@Pheelz) November 1, 2022
Davido has gone through too much, let’s please keep him and Chioma in our prayers. This is just too much ?
— Beverly Naya (@BeverlyNaya) November 1, 2022
This is so sad!! Ha!! ☹️☹️Rest In Peace little champ. May the almighty God comfort Chioma,Davido and their families.
— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) November 1, 2022
Davido & Chioma losing their son is saddening, nothing hurts more than losing a loved one unexpectedly. My deepest condolences to the grieving family; Wishing ’em nothing but divine peace & comfort during this sorrowful time. May they take strength from those that need ’em. RIP.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) November 1, 2022