Nigerian Music icon D’banj pays emotional tribute to late son Daniel D Third

Nigerian Music Icon D’banj Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Son Daniel D Third
Nigerian music superstar Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has shared a poignant message in memory of his late son, Daniel D Third, reflecting on grief, healing, and the lasting impact of his loss.

In an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the “Oliver Twist” hitmaker expressed the enduring heartache of missing his firstborn while acknowledging the strength and peace his family has found over time.

“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,” D’banj wrote.

The artist, who performs under the moniker “The No 1 Entertainer Ever liveth,” reassured his late son that the family including his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, and their younger children has reached a place of comfort and resilience.
“Since you left, 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,” he continued. “Thank you for Showing me what life Really is as a WHOLE.”

D’banj also included a personal note to late family members, asking Daniel to “say hi to your Uncle Femi, tell him I miss him too,” before signing off with a heartfelt declaration of paternal love: “Daddy loves you Specially, Physically, Spiritually and Powerfully.” He concluded the post with a reflective phrase on his family name, writing, “Lee / Li is for the living.”

Daniel D Third tragically passed away in June 2018 in a drowning accident at the singer’s Lagos residence, just over a year after his birth. The loss sparked an outpouring of sympathy across the global entertainment industry. D’banj’s latest message underscores a journey toward emotional recovery and gratitude, celebrating his son’s legacy as a guiding light for the family.