“It’s like he came back, it’s scary” – Davido emotionally opens up on Ifeanyi’s death, speaks on his striking resemblance with his twin son (Video)
Image Credit: kemifilani- Award-winning Afrobeat singer Davido emotionally discussed the death of his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, and the striking resemblance his twin son bears to him, suggesting a spiritual connection.
- Davido revealed in an interview that the loss deeply impacted him, leading him to focus on his family and mental health, and that the birth of his twins shortly after was a blessing that reaffirmed his faith.
- The couple tragically lost their son Ifeanyi in October 2022 after he drowned, an event that influenced Davido’s music, including a song dedicated to his deceased loved ones.
- Despite the heartbreak, Davido communicated a sense of hope and gratitude for his family’s recovery, marriage, and successful album release afterward.
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