Days after the death of celebrity photographer, Fortunate Peter Umunname popularly known as Fortune, his boss and “confidant” David Adeleke better known by his stage name, Davido, has broken his silence.
The award-winning Nigerian music star finally reacted to the death of his official photographer, on an Instagram post on Saturday, September 25.
The singer who has been off social media for some days, took to his verified IG page to pen down a tribute to the late photographer.
Recounting their moments together, the singer said Fortunate went from being a total stranger to becoming one of his closest confidants within weeks. Expressing regret that he didn’t live to see him fulfil some of his promises to him, the singer stated that he is grateful that they met.
Describing the deceased as a rare breed and an irreplaceable icon, Davido added that he will make sure he is never forgotten.
He wrote;
Fortune @fortunateumunname ….. I can’t believe you’re gone. Since we met u never left my side. for one day… Your page says it all. You really were all about me like nothing else mattered. You went from a complete stranger to one of my closest confidants within weeks.
There is nowhere I entered that you and your lens didn’t enter. I can’t even believe I’m writing a tribute to you right now wtf we still had so much more to do. Your workshops. Your studios. Trips. Shows. Scenes. Moments. All of it. I can’t believe you didn’t give me the chance to fulfill the rest of my promises to you. my heart is so heavy right now and I’m just so grateful I met you. You truly were the best kid.
A rare breed and I’m so grateful that we got to travel the world and create so many iconic moments with you. You are irreplaceable and you are gone now but I will make sure you are never forgotten! I swear it! This next one’s for you! RIP lil bro. Love you forever #FortuneShotItAll
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