D'Banj shares emotional tribute to late son Daniel
Nigerian music star D'Banj has opened up about the loss of his son in an emotional post that touched many of his fans.
What he wrote
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, 29 October 2026, the singer told his late son, Daniel, that he missed him and said he could not imagine what the boy's mother had been through. He wrote that the family had reached a safe space in their healing, alongside his wife, Lineo, and their other children. He thanked his son for teaching him what life really means, said he believed the boy was proud of the family, and asked him to greet his late uncle Femi. The post included several photos of father and son together.
Background
D'Banj's son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, drowned in June 2018 at the family home in Lagos when he was 13 months old. The tragedy shocked the entertainment industry, and the singer and his wife received messages of support from fans and colleagues at the time. D'Banj, one of the pioneers of modern Nigerian pop music, has spoken in the past about how the loss changed his life and his faith.
How people reacted
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments with prayers and messages of comfort, praising the singer for speaking openly about grief and healing.
- D'Banj says the family has found a 'safe space' in their healing.
- His son drowned in 2018 at 13 months old.
- Fans sent messages of comfort.
