Condolence messages pour in for Dbanj as his loses his one year old son in drowning tragedy

AFROBEAT musician Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known as Dbanj has unfortunately lost his one-year old son David who drowned at his home in the Lagos suburb of Ikoyi while taking a swim in the family swimming pool.

Just last month, Dbanj celebrated David's first birthday but yesterday, his joy was cut short after the toddler drowned while apparently swimming at home with Lineo, the singers' wife. Former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has already sent a condolence message, commiserating with the singer.

Dbanj confirmed the death of David, fondly referred to as Daniel the Third on his Instagram page. He wrote: “Trying Times but my God is always and forever faithful.

Chief Obasanjo wrote on Twitter: “My heart and prayers are with Dapo and his family. No parent should ever have to bury a child.

"As a parent, it’s the worst thing imaginable. May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss, Dbanj."

Other celebrities who have commiserated with Dbanj include Don Jazzy, singer Bank W, Tiwa Savage and Dr Did. Others include Big Brother Naija 2018 alumni Alex Unusual and Tobi Bakre, as well as singer Dija and actress Tonto Dikeh.