Davido Reflects on Loss: ‘Losing My Son Changed My Life’

The tragic death of his son Ifeanyi Adeleke changed the life of Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido.

Davido and his wife, Chioma, lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022 when he drowned in a pool at the singer’s home on Banana Island, Lagos State.

Davido said that losing his baby altered his outlook on life and his business in a recent interview with Rocsi Diaz of ABC News.

Additionally, he expressed his pride in the way he and Chioma dealt with the loss and recovered.

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The musician mentioned how many people have come to him to thank him for encouraging them to stay strong during difficult times, revealing that their strength has been a source of inspiration for many.

Taking a step back after losing my baby and reflecting on my work helped me refocus on my goals for the future. It altered my life.

“I am aware that a lot of people approach me at the airport at random and share how my resilience has helped them through difficult times. I told my wife the other day that I’m proud of our recovery. We have twins now. They roar everywhere and are large. It is really amazing for us to be able to go over the loss of our baby and recover significantly,” Davido remarked.