Afrobeats superstar Davido has issued a subtle response after his alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh, reignited their public feud with pointed remarks about his children, specifically referring to his first daughter, Imade, as his "second child." The drama unfolded on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, adding a new layer to the ongoing paternity controversy.
Anu's Mother Reignites Feud with Paternity Claims
In a detailed social media post, Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of Davido's alleged daughter Anu, addressed critics who accused her of pursuing the singer for his wealth. She countered by stating she knew him as an upcoming artist in 2013, long before his current superstar status.
Labinjoh's post took a sharp turn when she involved Davido's other children. She specifically mentioned Imade Adeleke, whom she called "the second child," in a clear reference to the past paternity dispute that surrounded Imade's birth. "Even Uncle @delemomoduovation, who is close to the Adelekes and even an uncle to Anu’s half-sister, Imade, the second child, who also fought a DNA battle, has chosen not to intervene," she wrote.
Directly challenging Davido, she questioned, "David, YOU and I are the only ones who know who I slept with in February 2013. Have you told the world you sent me money on the day of the naming ceremony, in November 2013?" She concluded her tirade by stating, "You are a boy, not a man. You are a dad, not a father."
Davido's Silent Rebuttal with a Loving Post
Hours after the post circulated online, Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, appeared to respond. Rather than engaging in a war of words, the DMW label boss took to his Instagram Stories to share a loved-up picture of himself with his first daughter, Imade Adeleke.
This move was widely interpreted by fans and observers as a silent but powerful declaration, reaffirming Imade's position as his first child and seemingly countering Labinjoh's "second child" reference. The post spoke volumes without a single caption, shifting the narrative back to his bond with his daughter.
Public Reaction and Escalating Claims
The online community was swiftly divided by the latest exchange. While some questioned the paternity claims, others expressed concern for the children involved.
Key reactions compiled online include:
- @iam_ruthy2079: "My own be say, are you sure that David is the father of your child?"
- @eliebae1: "Oky we agreed she's his daughter and what next? Because David will not treat her as his own still."
- @allnews2477: "Anu Adeleke Davido's first child is truly beautiful and Imade looks like her too."
In her lengthy post, Labinjoh also listed alleged DNA test dates for Davido's children, writing: "Anu Adeleke September 2014, Imade Adeleke June 2015, Hailey Adeleke May 2017, Dawson Adeleke June 2021, Ivanna Bay, June 2023, in utero — #Terminated."
This saga continues to unfold publicly, with the well-being of the children central to the discourse. The situation intensified recently after Anu herself responded to Davido's earlier comments, expressing disappointment over his tone and language.
