Ifeanyi, a 3-year-old who was reportedly drowned, was confirmed to have died by Williams Uchemba

Nigerians were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Davido's three-year-old son.

On Monday, October 31, the young child apparently died after drowning in his father's villa on Banana Island.

Social media was flooded with rumors, but an actor named Williams Uchemba confirmed the news in a post. Davido has indeed lost his heir apparent.

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The actor pleaded with Nigerians to pray for the couple so they would have the fortitude to get through this trying period.

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In response to the sad news, Susan Peters, AY, Iyabo Ojo, Bimbo Thomas, and a lot of other Nigerian celebrities have all sent their condolences.

Prayers up for Davido and Chioma

victorineiris_ministries:

"God is faithful! I believe in miracle! IFEANYICHUKWU means there's is nothing too hard for God to do.

Ifeanyi Adeleke!!!! May your name speak for you this hour in Jesus Name! Oh God of the 11th hour and in this 11th month, do it for them and us all in Jesus Name "

mz_sexylilian:

"I blame everyone in the house with that boy , As them are always plenty in that house , so not even 1 person was looking out for this child , what happened to the nanny/ help ? This boy is so active and does not stay one place , I feel so heartbroken right now , I have never been this heartbroken and scared "