Celebrities, Fans Grieve With Davido After Losing BodyGuard Of 11 Years

'Dotun Akintomide
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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido is in a sad state of mind as he recently lost his personal body guard Ogbeide, Tijani Olamilekan known as Tee jay.

According to reports, the 36-year-old body guard passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering an illness for a while.

Davido took to his official Instagram page to mourn his demise.He wrote; ‘please tell me I am dreaming … my Tj gone? What imma do without you uncle Tj ehn … 11 years you did all for me .. put me before you at all times .. all the times I wouldn’t wanna wake up for a show or flight you’d carry me like a baby in the car … no matter what I did right or wrong you were there for me … to allow me spend money sometimes nah problem .. every time ‘david don’t worry I’ll use my card.’

You were such a big person with a baby heart … everyone loved you .. i wanna wake up late for a show so you’d come and carry me again … I don’t even know what I’m typing man … RIP UNCLE TIJANI … tired of being “STRONG”

Also, music producer Sosobrekon while mourning the deceased posted his picture with the caption “Rest on Soulja.”

Nigerians also reacted on Davido’s post as many encouraged Davido to be strong.

Read some reactions;

@Chinkotiger:This year tho, please be strong bro.

@renegade247: Life is fickle, Everyday is a gift FAM.

@kaffydance:So sorry bro, May he rest in peace.

@sir_uyi OMG TJ

@fiddel_chuzzowet:I lost my twin brother this year too in a shipwreck but I tried to be fine you will do better bro take heart.May his soul rest in peace.

@cubana_prime_minister R.I.P TJ.The shock of the news is still on me we all miss you.

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