D’banj remembers late son Daniel D3rd eight years after tragic death, says ‘Daddy loves you specially’

Nigerian singer D’banj has paid a touching tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, as he marked eight years since the toddler’s tragic death.

The music star, whose real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, shared the emotional message on Instagram, where he reflected on his enduring love for Daniel, affectionately known as Daniel D3rd.

While acknowledging how much he missed his son, D’banj expressed gratitude for the progress he, his wife and their other children had made in coping with the loss.

“I miss you Daniel D3rd my son and trust me I can’t imagine how your mother feels but we are in a Safe Space now THANK YOU …” he wrote.

The singer described the late toddler as the family’s star boy and credited him with teaching him valuable lessons about life.

“Omo Baba Eh, our family’s star boy.

“But thank you I’m in a Safe space and so is your mother and your brother and sister, I’m sure you are Proud of us.

“Thank you for Showing me what life Really is as a WHOLE.”

In the same message, D’banj remembered his late uncle, Femi, and asked Daniel to pass along his greetings.

“Say hi to your Uncle Femi, telll him I miss him too.”

He further expressed his love for his son in deeply affectionate words, writing: “Daddy loves you Specially, Physically, Spiritually and Powerfully.”

The entertainer signed off the tribute with the words: “Your Dad Daniel D2nd Lee, The No 1 Entertainer Ever liveth.”

Daniel died on June 24, 2018, at 13 months old, after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool at the family’s home in Ikoyi, Lagos.

His death was a devastating experience for D’banj and his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, who have continued to rebuild their lives in the years since the incident.

The latest tribute has touched fans and well-wishers, with many taking to social media to share messages of sympathy, encouragement and support for the singer and his family.