Not all celebrity marriages end happily, and some dissolve into messy feuds over child custody. In several cases, disagreements spill onto social media, with accusations and emotional outbursts becoming part of the drama. Some celebrities openly accuse their ex-spouses of preventing them from seeing their children, while others claim unfair treatment despite efforts to remain present in their children's lives. From emotional interviews to lengthy online rants, stars like Buchi and Do2dtun have publicly spoken about the pain of being separated from their kids. This article highlights celebrities who battled child custody issues and allegedly faced restrictions in accessing their children.
1. Do2dtun and Taiwo Oyebanjo
Media personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, known as Do2dtun, married singer D'banj's younger sister, Taiwo, in July 2013. The marriage ended in November 2021 after a messy fight that escalated over the years. Taiwo filed for divorce, alleging domestic violence and Do2dtun's inability to meet responsibilities. Do2dtun claimed his wife was more attached to her brother and often took advice from her mother. He has frequently gone online to call out his estranged wife over access to their two daughters, dragging D'banj and alleging that the family denied him access. He claimed his ex-wife turned his daughters against him and shared court documents showing joint custody, but alleged she disobeyed the court order. The battle continues.
2. Buchi Calls Out Ex-Wife and Her Parents
Comedian Onyebuchi Ojieh, known as Buchi, married Rukky in 2017, and they parted ways in 2022. Buchi cried out on social media, accusing his ex-in-laws of denying him access to his two children. He alleged that Mr. and Mrs. Salami, his ex-wife's parents living abroad, demanded money before he could speak to his children, claiming that more money would mean more access. He also tagged the church his ex-wife's parents attend abroad to inform them of his plight. Buchi continued to post about his pain and how much he missed his children, but was later granted full access.
3. Davido and Sophia Momodu Custody Battle
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, had issues with baby mama Sophia Momodu over access to their first daughter, Imade. They spent a long time in court battling custody. Davido shared a video on Instagram reuniting with his daughter and bonding with his father. He later expressed interest in ending the court case after Sophia's lawyer referenced the death of his first son, Ifeanyi, during proceedings. Davido faced backlash for lashing out at the lawyer.
4. Daddy Freeze and First Wife Opeyemi
Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, known as Daddy Freeze, and his first wife Opeyemi ended their marriage on a messy note. They married in the early 2000s and separated, with divorce becoming public in 2014. Allegations of domestic violence and abuse led to the breakdown, producing two children. Daddy Freeze alleged that Opeyemi denied him access to their children, noting that he had not seen them in years because she used that as a means of punishment.
5. Harrysong's Ex-Wife Alexer Peres Cries Over Children
The ex-wife of singer Harrysong, Alexer Peres, cried out online over her two children under age five. The couple separated amid allegations of infidelity and claims that the singer seized her passport and the children's. After online exchanges, Peres claimed she was giving up custody of her daughters, detailing efforts to ensure access. She lamented that Harrysong forcefully took the children away. However, in a later video, the estranged couple appeared to have settled and are now co-parenting.
Davido's reunion with Imade was a positive moment. He shared pictures with his daughter, grandfather, and uncle after a messy custody battle with Sophia Momodu.
