- Afrobeats star Davido marked his late son Ifeanyi's birthday with a deeply personal message shared on X
- The Nigerian singer revealed that both he and Ifeanyi's mother are feeling the weight of the occasion as they remember the toddler
- Fans and followers flooded the comments with touching messages for the young boy who passed away in 2022
Afrobeats superstar Davido paused to honour what would have been his late son Ifeanyi’s birthday, sharing a heartfelt tribute on X.
Source: Facebook
The post, shared on Tuesday, October 20, moved thousands of followers.
How did Davido honour his late son Ifeanyi?
The Nigerian singer, whose full name is David Adedeji Adeleke, wrote simply:
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"LLI 🕊️ Happy birthday son .... Me and mommy miss and love you! Keep flying high ❤️" The initials "LLI" are widely understood by fans to stand for "Long Live Ifeanyi," a phrase Davido has used repeatedly when remembering the toddler.
Ifeanyi Adeleke was born to Davido and his partner Chioma Rowland in October 2019.
He tragically drowned in a swimming pool at the family's Banana Island home in Lagos on October 31, 2022, just a day after he turned three.
The incident devastated the family and sent shockwaves across Nigeria and the wider African music community.
Davido and Chioma, who later married in a lavish ceremony, have continued to honour Ifeanyi's memory publicly on significant dates, and this birthday was no exception.
See Davido's post below:
Fans rally around the Adelekes
The post drew a wave of emotional responses from followers who continue to hold the young boy in their hearts.
Here is what some of them had to say:
@BigChase315555:
"Keep resting Champ❤️🥺🕊"
@bigwiziii:
"Keep resting young don 🕊️"
@Ciroc_Concepts:
"Keep flying High Champ 🕊️"
@Wuwaika90:
"May his soul continue to rest in peace, may such never befall your household again"
@_egungunn:
"You are loved ❤️🕊 Keep flying high Ify"
@it_Rutie:
"Happy birthday, keep resting champ."
The responses reflected a community that has walked alongside Davido through his grief, with many echoing the phrase he himself used in the post, "keep flying high," as a way of showing solidarity.
Davido has not shied away from publicly carrying the pain of losing Ifeanyi.
The loss came at a point when the singer was at the peak of his career, and many close to him have spoken about how profoundly it changed him.
His willingness to speak about his son openly, even years later, has resonated deeply with fans who appreciate the vulnerability behind the music.
Which car did Davido gift Chioma?
TUKO.co.ke also highlighted details about Davido’s gift to Chioma: a new electric Mercedes G-Wagon and its features.
The surprise came just months after he gave Chioma an earlier G-Wagon, making the latest model an upgrade.
She danced with excitement as Davido presented the car, finished with a red bow.
Source: TUKO.co.ke