I have lost a lot of people

• In a heartfelt and flamboyant interview, Davido laid bare the emotional turmoil he has faced over recent years, sharing the painful losses that have deeply scarred his heart.
• As he delved into the details of his outfit dripping with style and flair in the video, he confronted the misconceptions that often cloud public perception of him.
• With raw emotion, he recounted the profound impact of losing so many cherished individuals, each departure leaving a void that fame cannot fill.

Renowned Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, courageously opened up about his profound journey through grief and how he copes with the pain of losing loved ones.

This music icon is no stranger to heartache, having faced unimaginable losses throughout his life. He tragically lost his mother, Mrs. Victoria Imade Adeleke, at just 11 years old, a wound that never fully healed.

The heart-wrenching loss of his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, has left an even deeper scar, alongside the untimely deaths of close associates such as Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and his personal photographer, Fortune, all occurring in rapid succession.

In a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, where he captivated the audience with his striking outfit that highlighted his unique style, Davido opened up about the profound losses he has endured throughout his life.

The OBO Crooner, in the new video, shared the emotional weight of losing many loved ones and revealed how his unwavering faith has served as an anchor amid the tragedies.

His words;

“I have lost a lot of people. I lost my mum at the age of eleven. I’m just being strong. I did a song called ‘Stand Strong.’

“I feel like strength and obviously, my faith has kept me going,”

He also took the opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about his life and persona, spoke on the importance of family and the divine gift of his talent.

Davido explained;

“I think sometimes, people think I am not approachable. Another misconception is that people also think I am too accessible.

“I grew up in a big family, I’m used to having people around me. My talent and success is God-given,”

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