Renowned Nigerian musician, Flavour, is grieving the loss of his father, who passed away on Wednesday evening.
Beyond Boders reports that his father had been struggling with age-related health issues and was wheelchair-bound.
Flavour and his family are deeply saddened by this news, which comes as he was preparing to embark on a highly anticipated European tour.
He has often spoken about the significant influence his family has had on his life and music. With a successful career spanning many years, he has built a global fan base.
He took to social media to share the news, simply saying “Rest well, dad.”
The European tour may be postponed as Flavour takes time to mourn and celebrate his father’s life.
See post below for further details:
https://twitter.com/2niteFlavour/status/1793324288948220313?t=DcVmuHCIjooJGyKt1xc8Vw&s=19
Fans, friends, and fellow musicians are offering condolences and support to Flavour and his family during this difficult time, urging him to stay strong. See comments below:
Daddy_Tweens: “Nothing is as sweet as your dad seeing you become a success in life. Flavour your Papa is proud of you. You made Papa Ijele proud. My his soul rest in peace”
Kaygee4dbag1: “Rest well papa. Any ideas ?”
o_emmaculate: “Rest well papa ijele,may God accept his soul in His bossom.My condolence to ijele fam”
afrisagacity: “Good that he saw his son, Chinedu become a global icon before he passed. Rest on Papa Chinedu!”
NonsoObidi: “May his soul rest in peace Amen, and be strong, Ijele of Africa”
Kollerkunzultz: “Rest in peace papa ijele, you died empty, look at your son, look how much he blessed us, you died in and around loved one, may your soul rest in peace.”
