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Davido’s son Ifeanyi, 3, ‘dies after drowning in pool’ as police question domestic staff-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro
The Nigerian Afrobeats singer has not spoken out since the news broke.
Davido’s son Ifeanyi has reportedly died (Picture: WireImage)
Davido is said to be mourning the death of his three-year-old son who has reportedly died.
Reports have emerged that the Nigerian singer’s son Ifeanyi Adeleke died on Monday after allegedly drowning in a pool at his parents’ home in Lagos.
Davido, 29, and his fiancée Chioma Rowland, a popular chef and influencer, have not commented on their son’s death.
However, a police spokesman has told the BBC that an emergency call was placed at 10pm local time, and that eight domestic workers are being questioned.
Benjamin Hundeyin said: ‘We are reviewing the CCTV cameras to get additional information about the circumstances of his death.
‘His body has been deposited in the morgue. We are in touch with his parents. In fact they were with us last night.’
Hundeyin added to the Daily Post: ‘Domestic staff at Davido’s home have been taken to the station to give their own account of what happened. I wouldn’t call that arrest yet.
‘If after they all give their own account of what happened and after preliminary investigations, if any one of them is found culpable, the person will now be placed under arrest.’
Celebrities have begun paying tribute, with Stefflon Don tweeting: ‘Prayers up for Chioma and Davido.’
Former Nigerian governor Peter Obi wrote: ‘I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO.’
Davido has not spoken out about the reports (Picture: Getty Images)
Singer-songwriter Enisa added: ‘What horrible, devastating news to hear Praying for Davido & Chioma No parents deserve to feel that pain.’
Afrobeats artist C-Kay said: ‘Prayers up for @davido, chioma and their families. This is crazyyyy. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain…’
Davido, best known for Afrobeats hits such as If, Fall and Blow My Mind, announced that he was engaged to Chioma during a trip to London last month. He also has three other children from previous relationships.
The musician is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most successful stars and has earned MTV and BET Awards while also working with artists such as Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown.
Fans have followed the course of Davido and Chioma’s relationship.
Recalling how they began dating, Davido said in an interview with Premium Times: ‘I have known Chioma for about seven years. We have been dating for about five years. Lati introduced me to Chioma.
‘We went to the same school, Babcock University. We started as friends but I got so used to her and she got so used to me as well. She is a great cook as well.’
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Davido’s reps for comment.
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