Nigerian Fuji musician Shanko Rasheed Atanda has announced the death of his first son, Jamaldeen Atanda.
The singer announced the loss on his Instagram page on Friday, saying that no parent ever wishes to bury a child.
Shanko Rasheed prayed for God to grant his son eternal rest but did not disclose when or how Jamaldeen passed away.
“So Sad no parent pray to lose a child in lifetime but Alhamdulilahi Jamaldeen Emrs Atanda JNR rest well my champ I will surely tell you all about it when I see you again. Omo Ola sun reeee,” he wrote.
Following the announcement, fans, friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry filled his comment section with messages of sympathy and support.
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