D’Banj Loses Son, Daniel

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

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A torrent of condolences has been pouring for Nigerian singer DBanj and his wife Didi, over the loss of their one year-old son Didi.

The toddler drowned in a pool on Sunday at the couple’s Ikoyi residence in Lagos. He was one year-old in May.

Dbanj who was in the U.S.when the accident happened wrote:

Trying Times 💔🖤. But my God is Always and Forever Faithful 🙏.

Davido who bagged BETaward  Best International Artist paid his condolence in his acceptance speech.

Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt‏ wrote : Stay strong dbanj, using a black square image to drive home his sympathy.

Peter Okoye(PSquare) said: Heartfelt condolences to Dbanj and his family. Words can never be enough. Stay strong.

Aramide, another Nigerian singer tweeted; I pray for strength for dbanj and his wife and family in general duringthis very difficult period. God knows best. It is well

Toyin Saraki, wife of Nigeria’s Senate President also joined in the outpouring of sympathy: “Heartbreaking. May Almighty God be with @iambangalee Dbanj and his wife at this tragic time and always. May their beautiful little one rest in peace. Amen.”

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