Losing a child is one of the most painful experiences any parent can go through, and unfortunately, some Nigerian celebrities have had to endure this heart-wrenching tragedy. In this feature, we take a look at some of the notable Nigerian celebrities who have lost their first sons.
D’banj
Popular Nigerian Singer and entertainer, D’banj and wife Lineo Didi have lost their son, Daniel. Daniel Oyebanjo III who turned a year in May died in 2018 after he drowned inside a pool at Dbanj’s residence in ikoyi, Lagos State.
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Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. The son died two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, Mary Edochie.
Davido
Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido (David Adeleke) and his wife, chef Chioma Rowland, lost their three-year-old son Ifeanyi in December 2022.