‘I miss you,’ D’banj pays emotional tribute to late son

Nigerian music artist Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has released a touching tribute to his late son, Daniel Jr. The young boy, who celebrated his first birthday in May 2018, tragically drowned in the singer's swimming pool in Lagos on June 24. At the time, D’banj was reportedly in Los Angeles attending a music award event when the incident occurred.

In an emotional message on Thursday, the musician shared his feelings of longing for his son via his X platform. He conveyed that both he, his late son's mother, and their two other children are currently in a "safe space." D’banj expressed his admiration for Daniel, stating, "I miss you, Daniel D3rd, my son, and trust me, I can’t imagine how your mother feels."

He acknowledged the family's resilience, adding, "We are in a safe space now. Thank you… omo baba eh, our family’s star boy." Before his son's passing, D’banj had revealed in a December 2018 end-of-year party of a real estate firm how he coped with the loss. He said, "I have been through tough times, but I believe that’s what makes one a man."

The singer credited his fans for their unwavering support during this dark period, saying, "You all know what happened to me recently when I lost my son; it was really a tough time for me. But do you know how I was able to get through it? It was because of you, my fans."