{"id":4367,"date":"2026-10-30T16:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/daddy-loves-you-specially-dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:31:06","slug":"daddy-loves-you-specially-dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/daddy-loves-you-specially-dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Daddy loves you specially,\u2019 \u2014 D\u2019banj remembers late son eight years after death"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"412\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/\u2018Daddy-loves-you-specially-\u2014-Dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u2018Daddy loves you specially,\u2019 \u2014 D\u2019banj remembers late son eight years after death\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/\u2018Daddy-loves-you-specially-\u2014-Dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death.jpg 412w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dbanj10-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dbanj10-197x120.jpg 197w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dbanj10-200x121.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dbanj10-170x103.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\"><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-by-wasiu-rokibat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Wasiu Rokibat<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D\u2019banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, eight years after his tragic death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The singer took to his Instagram page to remember the toddler, fondly known as Daniel D3rd, expressing his enduring love for him and reflecting on how the family has continued to cope with the loss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his tribute, D\u2019banj said he missed his son but expressed gratitude that he, his wife and their other children were now in a safe place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI miss you Daniel D3rd my son and trust me I can\u2019t imagine how your mother feels but we are in a Safe Space now THANK YOU \u2026\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entertainer also described Daniel as the family\u2019s star boy, adding that the experience had taught him important lessons about life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOmo Baba Eh, our family\u2019s star boy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut thank you I\u2019m in a Safe space and so is your mother and your brother and sister, I\u2019m sure you are Proud of us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you for Showing me what life Really is as a WHOLE.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D\u2019banj further remembered his late uncle, Femi, in the tribute, asking his son to pass a message to him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSay hi to your Uncle Femi, telll him I miss him too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expressing his affection for the deceased toddler, the singer added: \u201cDaddy loves you Specially, Physically, Spiritually and Powerfully.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He signed off the message as \u201cYour Dad Daniel D2nd Lee, The No 1 Entertainer Ever liveth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel died on June 24, 2018, at the age of 13 months after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool at the family\u2019s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His death deeply affected D\u2019banj and his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, who have since continued to rebuild their lives following the <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">devastating incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The singer\u2019s latest tribute has drawn emotional reactions from fans and well-wishers, many of whom have expressed sympathy and support for the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/10\/daddy-loves-you-specially-dbanj-remembers-late-son-eight-years-after-death\/\">\u2018Daddy loves you specially,\u2019 \u2014 D\u2019banj remembers late son eight years after death<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Wasiu Rokibat Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D\u2019banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, eight years after his tragic&hellip; 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