“I’ve lost a lot of people” – Davido reflects, speaks on misconceptions
Afrobeats icon Davido courageously opens up about his grief and the struggles of coping with the loss of loved ones, while addressing the misconception of being overly accessible.
In a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, the globally celebrated artist spoke candidly about the emotional burden of his personal tragedies.
Davido, who lost his mother, Mrs. Victoria Imade Adeleke, at just 11 years old, shared that the pain of her death remains with him to this day. Despite his international fame and success, the grief of losing his mother has left a lasting mark on his emotional journey.
His sorrow intensified with the devastating loss of his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, a tragedy that has profoundly affected him.
In addition, Davido has mourned the untimely deaths of several close friends, including Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and his photographer Fortune, which have compounded his feelings of loss and grief.
In the candid interview, Davido shared how these successive losses have weighed heavily on him. He described the emotional burden of watching those closest to him pass away and the struggle to continue moving forward in the face of unimaginable sorrow.
The singer who cannot emphasize enough how much he missed his mother, Mrs. Victoria Imade Adeleke stated how he made a song about his emotional life.
“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 stated.
The recently married singer addressed misconceptions about his ‘too accessible’ life and persona, emphasizing how it stemmed from his big family.
“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 added.
