Prayers Up For Davido And His Family

His 3 year old has reportedly died after drowning in a pool

By ZAlebs | 01.11.2022 | Drama Last Updated On 05.06.2026

Prayers Up For Davido And His Family
Prayers are up for globally recognized Afrobeats star Davido and his family following the sudden passing of his three-year-old son Ifeanyi.

As per reports, Ifeanyi drowned at his family’s home in Banana Island in Lagos State while the family was away. Davido’s fans have been sympathizing with him and his family since news of his untimely death spread like wildfire on social media.

It was just a few days ago that Ifeanyi turned 3 years old, and his mom Chioma Rowland took to her Instagram account to wish him a happy birthday. “Happy birthday to the love of my life. Mummy loves you so much, may God always bless you for me. God has been so faithful to us and I’m so grateful to be called your mummy. May you be greater than your parents in Jesus’ name, amen. Love you twin! #big3,” she wrote.

Messages of condolences are pouring in for the family.

@DanielRegha tweeted “Davido & Chioma losing their son is saddening, nothing hurts more than losing a loved one unexpectedly. My deepest condolences to the grieving family; Wishing ’em nothing but divine peace & comfort during this sorrowful time. May they take strength from those that need ’em. RIP.

@Obacruze tweeted “Davido had lost people he could die for in the past few years but this! This is the highest. His son?! Nobody can know what he or the mother, chioma feels right now. I pray God gives them peace. He shares happiness to alot, I pray he finds peace. Amen.”

@is_salsu tweeted “Davido we are hurt and heartbroken. Davido you are too kind and too selfless for this to happen. Davido your whole existence is uplifting and making people happy. This shouldn’t happen to our David. Please be strong Davido. WE LOVE YOU!!!”

“@MI_Abaga tweeted “What a dark day. My heart and love go to David and Chioma.. @davido I pray for your heart and mind this period. You have endured so much loss brother. May God hold you in his arms and keep you through this.”

@drpenking tweeted “This is the most difficult thing I’ve written this year.
Davido and Chioma travelled for a family gathering in Ibadan. Ifeanyi was in the care of minders. He wandered off to the pool where he drowned and remained inside water for a long time before his absence in the house was.”

Image Cred: Twitter

Written by Editorial Team

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Published on 01.11.2022
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