A heartwarming moment between celebrity chef Chioma Rowland-Adeleke and her stepdaughter, Hailey Adeleke, has taken over the internet, showcasing a beautiful family bond that has captivated fans across Nigeria and beyond.
The Viral Video That Captured Hearts
During the surprise birthday dinner that Chioma organized for her husband, music superstar Davido, on November 21, 2025, a particularly touching interaction was captured on camera. The video shows Chioma comfortably seated with Hailey, Davido's second daughter, sitting on her lap as they engage in what appears to be a deep, joyful conversation.
The young girl was so engrossed in her discussion with Chioma that she completely missed when her father, Davido, called out "my daughter" from nearby. This genuine moment of connection between stepmother and stepdaughter immediately went viral across social media platforms, with fans praising the natural, unforced nature of their relationship.
Internet Reactions to the Beautiful Bond
Nigerian social media users flooded platforms with emotional responses to the viral video. User mzz_yaa_reggie commented, "Her mum is not a bitter woman," while dr.shadiekay observed, "You can tell she's so free with Chi, playing with her hair ❤️❤️❤️."
Many users noted the striking facial similarities between Chioma and Hailey, despite not being biologically related. therealdave_xx remarked, "Chioma could pass for her biological mum so cute," and mo_special01 added, "These two lookalike so damm much ❤️❤️."
The comfort level between them was particularly highlighted, with queen_deola noting, "It's how comfortable she is for me. Nothing looks forced mehn ❤️❤️❤️." User queensoso_ville referenced Davido's previous statements, writing, "When Davido said Chioma is the only woman I can leave my kids with and be rest assured she'd treat them like her own he meant it ?❤️."
Background of Davido's Family Dynamics
Hailey Adeleke, born on May 9, 2017, is Davido's second daughter from his previous relationship with Amanda, also known as Laplubelle, who resides in the United States. Hailey splits her time between the United States and Nigeria, frequently joining her father during his tours, holidays, and special celebrations.
In previous interviews, Davido has credited Chioma with being instrumental to his success, noting that disputes with her negatively affect his career. He has also publicly thanked her for being a wonderful stepmother to his children, specifically mentioning sweet moments between Chioma and Hailey.
The viral moment comes as Chioma recently celebrated Davido's 33rd birthday with an emotional tribute shared on social media, where she expressed her deep love for the singer and gratitude for how far he has come in his career and life.
