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Davido and late official photographer Fortunate Umunname Peter aka Fortune
Davido’s official photographer Fortunate Umunname Peter aka Fortune is dead.
He died three months after the hit maker’s close friend and associate, Habeeb Ademola Uthman aka as Obama DMW passed on.
Davido had also lost his bodyguard of six years, Ogbeide Tijani Olamilekan (Teejay) in 2020.
In 2017, Davido lost two friends and team members, Tagbo and DJ Olu.
Fortune was born and bred in Bariga, Lagos but hailed from Owerri.
He had been working with Davido since 2019.
He was born on July 10, 1997 and started off as a graphics designer before he moved to photography after his aunt, Dr. Harriet, got him his first camera which forced him to move back to Lagos from Owerri.
The exceptional photographer has made portfolios for Davido, Pogba, Popcaan, Lilbaby, Cassanova, Mayorkun, Wizkid, Jidenna, Tiwa Savage, Burna boy, Patoranking, Akon, DMW and many others.
His last Instagram post was on July 10 where he made a birthday post with a caption “Rolling stone +1”
Many of his followers commented on his last post expressing sadness and grief over his demise.
While no official statement has been made, several members of the 30 BG gang have refused to comment on the death of Fortune as at the time of filing this report. (The Nation)
