Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up on how he navigates the pain of losing loved ones to death.
The singer said his strength and faith has kept him going.
According to Davido, he has to remain strong and keep moving forward despite his tragedies.
He stated this in a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York,
He said, “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.”
Davido also addressed some misconceptions about him.
“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,” he explained.
The singer is no stranger to grief, having lost his mum, Victoria Imade Adeleke, when he was young.
He also lost his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer Fortune, in quick successions.
