Popular Nigerian songstress, Yinka Davies is bereaved. The singer lost her first son, Jeremiah Bankole who succumbed to the cold hands of death on Friday, 29th of January.
The ‘Owo’ crooner noted that since the ailment was detected in June 2020 Jeremiah has undergone several series of Scans( CT, MRI, etc) and at different times was admitted in a popular Lagos hospital.
On the cause of his death, Davies said “I lost my firstborn, my son. I have two boys but I lost my firstborn. He was 27 when he died, he would have been 28 years old on the 21st of February
“Autoimmune blood tissue disorder; I think that is the layman term for the cause of his death.
He had been battling the illness for about 10 months. He was in and out of the hospital for about 10 months. He died on Friday,”she told Punch.
The singer broke the sad news to her over eight thousand Instagram fans on Tuesday.
In his condolence message to her, popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo wrote: “My dear sister yinka the soul of your son rest in perfect peace God comfort you and your family in these times @iamyinkadavies “
Sonorous singer, Essence wrote: “Oh God!! Hmmmm sis….I honestly have no words…I pray for peace in your heart at this time…Peace sis”
Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello said: “May God comfort you and the family.
My condolences Yinka.”