Following the devastating news of the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, music fans and celebrities have sympathised with Davido and his lover, Chioma over the loss.
Ifeanyi, who turned 3 on October 20, passed away after drowning in the swimming pool in his father’s home in Banana Island on Monday, October 31. He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.
Ifeanyi was left with the caregivers in the house while Davido and Chioma were briefly away for a family function when the tragic incident occurred.
Some Nigerian celebrities and fans of the artiste have since expressed their condolences to Davido and his lover, while offering their prayers to this them at this difficult time.
Actress Iyabo Ojo, expressed sadness over the death saying, “I don’t even know how to react to this rude shock. I was hoping it wasn’t true. My God!!!
”This is so shocking, sad, devastating & extremely painful Olorun!!! Ikun le abiamo.”
Actor Williams Uchemba called for prayers for Davido and Chioma.
He wrote, “Please say a prayer for David, Chioma, and the entire family. Nobody deserves this kind of pain. Rest up, little one.”
Also, media personality, Toolzo on Twitter wrote, “Praying for healing, comfort & strength for David & Chioma. So heartbreaking.”
Comedian Ayo Makun, aka AY, said the death was tragic.
He wrote on his Twitter page, “the death of a child is unnatural, unfair, and tragic. This hits me so bad.”
Actor Muyiwa Ademola, via his Instagram page, said, “It is one of the saddest things when kids are being buried by parents. We really wish it never happened! May The Almighty give the parents and the entire Adeleke family the strength to bear this loss? Rest In Peace Champ.”
Fans have also expressed their shock at the death with many wishing the news gets eventually confirmed as untrue.
@omojuwa: Love and prayers to Chioma and Davido. Love and prayers to both their families. May they not know this sort of pain and tragedy ever again. I wish them healing and restoration
@olawumi_D: Davido has really gone through whatever hell can be like,at a very young age,he’ll begin to question God,I pray God perfect everything that concerns him,We all stand by you @davido
@alewa27: Such a sad news and a very sad moment for Chioma and Davido May the Lord comfort you all.
@adetomiwahassan: It’s Sad all the way!
As a Nigerian Fan, I’m sad, imagine how worse Davido, Chioma and there relatives are feeling right now.
Lord!, strengthen this Family.
@Boyspyce_: I sincerely hope all this news about Davido and Chioma is a joke. Handsome Ifeanyi no go minus.