On Monday evening, October 31, 2022, Nigerian Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, aka Davido, lost his little son Ifeanyi, age three.

According to media sources, Ifeanyi is believed to have drowned in the swimming pool at the singer’s home in the Banana Island neighborhood of Lagos State.

Social media users shared the story widely, but it was initially dismissed as a rumor until late Monday, when it was officially confirmed by the media.

Ifeanyi was the son of Chioma Rowland, a musician, and her lover.

The pair has received condolences from Nigerians and Davido fans around the globe as well as from showbiz figures in the continent’s most populated nation.

Condolences have been pouring in from fans, colleagues and sympathizers across the world in reaction to the news.Others who are still in denial are waiting for a solid confirmation from either the 30BG team or from Davido himself.But Davido’s brother, in what appears to be a confirmation of the sad news, took to his Instagram story and wrote;“The revelation was taken for granted. God we are sorry.”Meanwhile, Davido’s son’s nanny and eight others have been arrested over the incident.