Today, on June 18th, 2023, the world celebrates Father’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to honoring fathers and their significant role in the lives of their children. However, for award-winning Nigerian artiste Davido, this day holds a bittersweet meaning as he grapples with personal challenges. Davido, who tragically lost his beloved son Ifeanyi in October 2022, finds it difficult to join the rest of the world in the celebration.
Reflecting on his feelings, Davido expressed, “Difficult Father’s Day for me, but I thank God for strength. Some days will be like this. Water full my eyes, but I will be alright. Forever.“
The loss of a child is an unimaginable pain that can profoundly affect any parent’s life. Davido took a six-month hiatus from his music career to mourn and find solace in the memories of his cherished son. This period of introspection allowed him to heal and gather the strength needed to continue moving forward.
In a surprising revelation, Davido recently shared a significant turning point in his life. He disclosed that he had contemplated selling his father’s Rolls Royce to finance his music ambitions. Reflecting on his journey, he revealed, “So I blew up, remember I said that I told him I wanted to move back, but he disagreed. I ended up dropping out, and he found out that I wasn’t in school for like a year. I broke into his house in Atlanta, sold all the TVs, sold his furniture. I almost sold his Rolls Royce because I was like, ‘Yeah, I want to do this music.’ But he didn’t want me to, so I was like, ‘You know what? I’m just about that crazy.’“
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