Years After Tragedy, D’banj Reflects on Healing and Life in Tribute to Late Son

Nigerian singer and music executive Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, has marked a solemn personal milestone by sharing a deeply reflective statement honoring the memory of his late son, Daniel D3rd, across his verified social media platforms.

The public post, accompanied by documented photographs of the child, provides rare insight into the family’s journey toward recovery following the June 2018 domestic accident that tragically claimed the toddler’s life at their Ikoyi residence in Lagos.

Addressing his late son directly in the shared note, Oyebanjo acknowledged the profound emotional weight carried by his household, while officially confirming that the family has attained a place of stability and peace.

“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 recording artist noted that his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, alongside their surviving children, remain closely united through the healing process. He further expressed profound gratitude for the perspective on life gained during the child’s short lifetime, closing the message with a note addressed to his late relative, Femi Oyebanjo.

“Daddy loves you Specially, Physically, Spiritually and Powerfully.”

Oyebanjo concluded the statement signed under his formal moniker, “Daniel D2nd Lee, The No 1 Entertainer Ever liveth.”

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 .

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 .

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

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

Daddy loves you Specially, Physically , Spiritually and Powerfully .

Your Dad
Daniel D2nd Lee
The No 1 Entertainer Ever liveth

Lee / Li is for the living

— D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) October 29, 2026

Daniel Oyebanjo III passed away in June 2018 at just one year old following an accidental drowning incident at the family home. The tragedy sent shockwaves across the Nigerian entertainment industry and prompted widespread public condolences, leading to a temporary retreat from the public eye as the artist and his family navigated their grief.