Davido reflects on losing friends, loved ones

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Nigerian recording artiste, David Adeleke who is better known as Davido, has opened up about how he handles the pain of losing loved ones.

The singer is no stranger to grief, having lost his mum, Mrs Victoria Imade Adeleke, at 11, and his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer Fortune, in quick successions.

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Speaking in a recent interview with Mystery Fashionist in New York, Davido said his faith has kept him going despite the tragedies.

“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 said.

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.