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Davido pays emotional tribute to late son Ifeanyi on posthumous birthday

Nigerian singer Davido pays an emotional tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on his posthumous birthday, saying he and his mother, Chioma, miss him. Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-pays-emotional-tribute-to-late-son-ifeanyi-on-posthumous-birthday/

Davido pays emotional tribute to late son Ifeanyi on posthumous birthday

Afrobeats star Davido marked his late son Ifeanyi's birthday after his untimely death. Ifeanyi, born on October 20, 2019, would have turned seven on Tuesday. The singer shared an emotional tribute on social media, expressing his love for his son and stating that he and his wife miss him dearly. "Happy birthday son ….. Me and mommy miss and love you!

Keep flying high," Davido wrote. Ifeanyi tragically drowned in a swimming pool on October 31, 2022, at the age of three. Desperados and Young Jonn collaborated on the song "Let It Go," while Ayra Starr announced a world tour for her album "Starrgirl." The Lagos State Police confirmed Ifeanyi's cause of death following an autopsy, which found that he drowned.

The loss of the young boy deeply affected Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, who received condolences from fans and public figures alike.

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