The long-running paternity dispute involving Afrobeats superstar Davido has taken a dramatic new turn, with the mother of his alleged daughter calling for the intervention of the United States government.
Mother Breaks Silence, Alleges DNA Test Fraud
In a detailed online statement, Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of teenager Anu Adeleke, revealed she had remained silent for years to protect her daughter's mental health. She broke her silence with explosive allegations about the only DNA test she claims took place.
Labinjoh alleges that a 2014 DNA test supervised by Davido's father was a complete sham. She claims the blood sample taken from her daughter was discarded without their knowledge, and a fabricated negative result was presented. She further references a lab technician who reportedly confessed years later to never conducting the test, blaming subsequent misfortune on the incident.
This directly contradicts Davido's public statements. The singer has consistently denied paternity, stating he has undergone five separate DNA tests—three arranged by him and two allegedly by Labinjoh—all returning negative results. He expressed exhaustion over the recurring story and vowed legal action against defamation.
Appeal to US Authorities and Emotional Toll
Citing Davido's status as an American citizen, Ayo Labinjoh is now calling for a fresh, transparent process. She has formally requested the US State Department to supervise a new, independent DNA test at an American embassy in either Lagos or Abuja.
Her statement paints a heartbreaking picture of the alleged emotional toll on her daughter. Labinjoh narrates how Anu faced years of bullying from classmates over her claimed identity, leading to a fainting episode at school and a need for psychotherapy. "We wasted our time, damaged Anu’s mental health," Labinjoh wrote, emphasizing, "My daughter is not fighting for fame. She’s fighting for her identity."
She also addressed Davido's alleged perception of her, stating: "David Adeleke has ignored me for years because he thought he picked up a prostitute from GQ Club in Ibadan. I was a waitress, not a prostitute. I come from a good home."
Leaked Private Chat Adds Fuel to the Fire
Attached to Labinjoh's post were screenshots of a private conversation between Davido and Anu. In the leaked chat, the teenager is seen repeatedly and desperately begging the singer for a legitimate DNA test to settle the matter once and for all.
Davido's responses in the chat maintain his firm denial. He insists he is not her father and warns that he would have her mother arrested if the public allegations continue. He expresses concern for the well-being of his other children and promises to release legal documents and pursue all necessary actions.
Following the leak, Anu Adeleke issued her own emotional statement, expressing deep disappointment at the singer's tone and language. She stated she never expected to be "cursed out and bullied" by someone from whom she simply sought answers.
The case, which has simmered for years, has now escalated into a major public saga involving serious allegations of fraud, appeals to international governments, and the public airing of deeply private family strife. The call for US diplomatic intervention marks an unprecedented development in Nigerian celebrity paternity disputes.
