‘Difficult Father’s Day For Me’ – Davido Says As He Reflects on the Painful Memories of His Late Son, Ifeanyi

As we celebrate Father’s Day in 2023, this day holds a different weight for the internationally acclaimed Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, widely known by his stage name, Davido. For the charismatic artist, it’s a day filled with sorrowful nostalgia and painful memories, as it’s the first Father’s Day he’s marking since the heartbreaking loss of his first son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

In the world of music, Davido stands out as a towering figure, known for his creative prowess in the Afrobeat genre. He’s a notable figure in the Nigerian music scene, resonating globally, much like the infectious rhythms that characterize his hit songs. However, on this day, his usual vibrant persona is shaded with profound melancholy, as he grapples with the loss of his son, who tragically drowned in a swimming pool at Davido’s lavish Banana Island mansion in October of last year.

Understandably, the pain of this loss still lingers, and it seems to have deepened on the occasion of Father’s Day, a day traditionally filled with joyful celebrations and reflections on paternal bonds. Turning to his Instagram story as an outlet for his emotions, Davido shared candidly with his millions of followers the torment he continues to experience.

With the heavy heart of a grieving father, he wrote, “Difficult Father’s Day for me… But I thank God for strength.” His posts continued to mirror the depth of his sadness, yet also showed his resilience, as he shared, “Some days will be like this.” He concluded with a poignant message: “Water full my eyes but I’ll be alright! Forever!”

Notwithstanding his sorrow, Davido, a father to four children, revealed a glimmer of hope amid his grief. He recently announced the existence of a younger stepbrother to his late son Ifeanyi. Dawson, the latest addition to the Adeleke family, currently resides in London.

The heartrending narrative of Davido’s Father’s Day experience brings to the fore the profound pain that parents across the globe endure following the loss of a child. This Father’s Day, as we join Davido in commemorating his son, Ifeanyi, let us also remember all the fathers bearing their own unique burdens, and may their strength and resilience continue to inspire us all.