Nigerian musician Davido, and his partner Chioma Rowland have tragically lost their three-year-old son.
According to BBC Africa, the 29-year-old singer's son, Ifeanyi, drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State in Nigeria.
Authorities said that Ifeanyi was underwater for a very long time before being rushed to a hospital but was sadly confirmed dead on arrival. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night, a few days after his third birthday.
The musician, whose real name is David Adeleke, hasn't made an official statement but reportedly he and his partner - who is a popular chef and influencer - were not at home when the tragic accident happened, per Capitalxtra.
Speaking to the Daily Post, Lagos State Police Command spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin said: "It is true, the child is dead. Domestic staff at Davido’s home have been taken to the station to give their own account of what happened."
"I wouldn’t call that arrest yet. If after they all give their own account of what happened and after preliminary investigations, if anyone of them is found culpable, the person will now be placed under arrest," Hundeyin added.
Hundeyin also told the BBC that one of the couple's home staff called the police at 10:ooPM on Monday (October 31). He also revealed that eight workers have been invited in for questioning.
"We are reviewing the CCTV cameras to get additional information about the circumstances of his death," the officer said. "His body has been deposited in the morgue. We are in touch with his parents. In fact, they were with us last night."
The heartbreaking news has been trending globally, with fans and other stars from the entertainment industry sending their sincere condolences to the couple.
British rapper Skepta wrote "Prayers" on his Twitter account while rapper Steff London said: "Prayers up for Chioma and Davido."
Rapper MI Abaga also sent his condolences, writing: "What a dark day. My heart and love go to David and Chioma.. @davido I pray for your heart and mind this period. You have endured so much loss brother. May God hold you in his arms and keep you through this."
While singer Enisa penned: "What horrible, devastating news to hear. Praying for Davido and Chioma [...] No parents deserve to feel that pain."
Davido is considered one of the biggest musicians in Africa. He has countless international awards such as BET and MTV awards and has worked with global stars including Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown.
The 'Electricity' singer has three other children with other partners. He shares daughter Aurora, six, with ex Sophie Momodu and daughter Hailey Veronica with his ex Amanda Adeleke.
Our thoughts are with Davido, Chioma, and their family at this time.