I have lost a lot of people – Davido

Renowned Afrobeats star Davido has opened up about the deep sorrow he has experienced due to the loss of loved ones and how he copes with grief.

Throughout his life, Davido has faced heartbreaking losses.

He lost his mother, Mrs. Victoria Imade Adeleke, when he was just 11 years old, a wound that has never fully healed.

The recent loss of his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, has been even more devastating.

Additionally, the deaths of his close friends Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and his personal photographer, Fortune, who all passed away within a short time, have left him with profound pain.

In a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, where his unique fashion style caught attention, Davido spoke about these tragic experiences and how his strong faith has helped him endure.

His words:
“I have lost a lot of people. I lost my mum at the age of eleven. I’m just being strong. I did a song called ‘Stand Strong’. I feel like strength and obviously, my faith has kept me going.”

During the interview, Davido also addressed misconceptions about his life, emphasizing the importance of family and recognizing his talent as a gift from God.

He explained:
“I think sometimes people think I am not approachable. Another misconception is that people also think I am too accessible. I grew up in a big family, I’m used to having people around me. My talent and success are God-given.”