Nigerian singer D’banj has paid tribute to his late son, Daniel D3rd, eight years after his death, saying his family has found a safe space to heal.
The singer shared the tribute on his X account on Thursday, October 29, 2026, along side photographs capturing moments with his son.
In the message, D’banj described Daniel as the family’s “star boy” and expressed how much he missed him. He also acknowledged the pain his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, had experienced following their 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 … Omo Baba Eh, our family’s star boy.”
The singer also asked Daniel to send his greetings to his uncle, Femi, whom he said he also missed,before reaffirming his love for his son.
Daniel died in June 2018 at the age of 13 months after he reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at the family’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.
D’banj and his wife, whom he married in June 2016, welcomed Daniel in May 2017. The couple have since welcomed two more children, a son and a daughter.
The singer has previously spoken about how his Christian faith helped him cope with the loss.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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