Afrobeats superstar Davido asserts that the Nigerian music scene came to a standstill during his three-month social media hiatus following the tragic loss of his son in November 2022

Renowned Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has recently stated that the Nigerian music industry experienced a significant lull during his three-month break from social media, which commenced in November 2022 following the heartbreaking death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

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In a recent interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music, Davido recounted the period of his absence, noting the widespread sentiment among both his fans and even his critics who urged his return to online platforms.

“I knew that people love me because when I was not active online, the whole [Nigerian music] industry was shut down. I was seeing tweets like, ‘We do love him’, ‘It’s so quiet out here’, ‘Davido come back.’ Even the fans who hate me were like, ‘Please, come back, we need to bash you’,” the “Timeless” crooner revealed.

As a reminder, Davido took a hiatus from social media in November 2022 after the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi, in a swimming pool accident at his Lagos residence.

His return to the online sphere in March 2023 was met with considerable excitement, coinciding with the announcement of his highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’.

Davido’s comments highlight his significant influence and impact within the Nigerian music landscape, suggesting that his presence is keenly felt by a wide spectrum of individuals within the industry and among its followers.