Nigerian celebrities and others on Monday night were left aghast with shock from the sad news of the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the first son of prominent Nigerian singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido, and his girlfriend, Chioma.
The Scoper Media earlier reported that Ifeanyi Adeleke reportedly died after drowning in a swimming pool. The three-year-old drown on Monday, 31st October in a private swimming pool at the family’s residence in Lagos, according to a family source.
Since the news of Ifeanyi’s rumored death became public knowledge, celebrities, via their official social media page had been outraged and traumatized by the development.
Culled from Naija News, below are some of the cryptic messages, some popular celebrities made on Instagram following the news of Ifeanyi’s death.
In a cryptic message, popular comedian, Ayo Makun, in an Instagram post early Tuesday, wrote, “The death of a child is unnatural, unfair, and tragic, this hit me so bad.”
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie wrote: ‘This is unbelieveable, God please’
Nollywood Actress, Eniola Badmus, in a now deleted post on Instagram shared a broken heart emoji with the caption, ‘God why’
Daddy Freeze, who went live on Instagram in the early hours of Tuesday morning said, “When the person you love is someone involved it becomes a heavy emotional burden. I am not confirming anything but bear with me I will not be live tonight.” He later shared an all black page with sad emojis.
Actor Williams Uchemba said, “Please say a prayer for David, Chioma, and the entire family. Nobody deserves this kind of pain. Rest up, little one.”
Comedian Lasisi Elenu also posted, “Father heal your children’s heart from this pain, strengthen them in such a dark and hurtful time oh Lord”
Rapper Stefflon Don calls for prayers for the singer and his girlfriend Chioma over the loss of their son. She wrote: ‘Pray for Chioma and Davido’
Reality TV star and actress, Rosemary Afuwape, said on her Instagram story, “My heart can’t take this. This is so painfully unbearable. Chioma and Davido please accept my condolences. No amount of words can comfort your hearts. I am truly sorry for your loss.”
Conmedianne Helen Paul via her Instagram expressed sadness over the news. She wrote: ”Painful. Never again. We reject it. God, Please, restoration and healing.”
Actor Muyiwa Ademola, via his Instagram page, said, “It is one of the saddest things when kids are being buried by parents. We really wish it never happened! May The Almighty give the parents and the entire Adeleke family the strength to bear this loss? Rest In Peace Champ.”
Media personality Toolzo on Twitter wrote, “Praying for healing, comfort & strength for David & Chioma. So heartbreaking.”
