Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly acknowledged his paternity of a child with his rumoured fourth baby mama, Yasmin Lorenco also known as Larissa London.
The artist made this revelation during a podcast interview on #ABtalks, putting an end to speculations surrounding the existence of his alleged fourth child.
Davido revealed that he has a younger son named Dawson who resides in London while discussing his daughters, Imade and Hailey, who he revealed were both named after his late mother.
“I named both of them [my daughters] after my mum. Hailey, she is the exact replica of my mum; my second daughter, she is just like my mum. It’s crazy. It’s like she came in her, he said.
In the interview, Davido confirmed the existence of his son with Larissa London, thus shedding light on his expanding family.
The news comes after previous denials and speculations about the child’s existence, further adding to the complexities of his personal life.
“I have a son too. His name is Dawson. He lives in London right now,” he pointed out
Last October, Davido tragically lost his first son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, in a swimming pool accident at his Banana Island residence.
The loss which deeply affected the artist and his wife garnered immense sympathy from fans and the public alike.
According to the Lagos State Police Command, an autopsy done on the body of Ifeanyi showed that his death was caused by drowning. Two suspects who were arrested by the police are still under heavy investigation.
Davido who is finally speaking over his loss has shared insights to how he is coping with grief and the release of his new album.
Many anticipated that his latest album, ‘Timeless,’ would carry a sombre tone due to the loss but Davido said he chose to create “bangers” instead, seeking solace and healing through his music.
“With Everything that has just happened, I don’t think I’ll be sitting here. It’s brought some type of healing for me and my wife,” he shared in another interview
In the heartfelt interview with Omega, Davido expressed the depth of his grief, saying, “I miss him every day, there are tears coming out of my eyes every morning, you don’t have to see it.”
The addition of Dawson to his expanding family makes the “Unavailable” crooner a dad of four children and the second son from his fourth baby mama, Larissa