Check out this list of Nigerian celebrities who have lost sons in various circumstances.
Several Nigerian celebrities have died in tragic accidents over the years.
Some of these celebrities have experienced the heartbreak of losing their sons.
Here is a list of celebrities who have lost sons in various circumstances:
1. Davido
Ifeanyi, the son of famous popstar Davido and lover Chioma Rowland, died on Monday night after being discovered drowned in their Lagos Banana Island residence’s swimming pool. The incident happened just a few days after Ifeanyi turned three.
2. Eucharia Anunobi
On August 22, 2017, the Owerri-born actress-turned-evangelist lost her 15-year-old son to sickle cell anemia. Her death occurred after a contentious divorce from her husband. Eucharia’s son was his only child.
3. D’Banj
Daniel Oyebanjo, D’banj’s son, was reportedly discovered dead in his father’s swimming pool.
4. Mr. Ibu
Mr. Ibu, a Nollywood actor and comedian, lost his son, Emmanuel Mandela Okafor, when he was two years old.
According to reports, Emmanuel became ill and was admitted to LUTH. Unfortunately, he did not survive.
5. Aisha Falode
Aisha Falode, ace sports broadcaster and Head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Media Committee, lost her only son Oloruntoba in Dubai on February 15, 2014.
According to Dubai police reports, the 19-year-old was murdered.