The ongoing paternity saga involving Afrobeats superstar Davido and a young woman named Anu Adeleke has taken a new twist, drawing intense reactions from Nigerians on social media. The focus has shifted to Anu's official Instagram profile, where her bio description has become a major point of contention.
Instagram Bio Claims Ignite Social Media Firestorm
Despite Davido's firm and public denials, the Instagram account belonging to Anu Adeleke lists her name as 'Mitchelle Anuoluwapo Adeleke' and, more provocatively, includes the phrase identifying her as 'Davido's oldest daughter'. This assertion was made public on January 16, 2026, and has since fueled widespread commentary online.
The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, has consistently rejected the paternity claim. He has stated that five separate DNA tests conducted at different hospitals have all returned negative results, proving he is not the biological father. Davido has also threatened to pursue legal action regarding the matter.
Netizens React with Mockery and Analysis
The discrepancy between Davido's stance and the Instagram bio has led to a flood of reactions from Nigerian netizens. Many have taken to social media to mock or criticize Anu for the claim, noting that the singer has not accepted her.
One user, @twitgameboy, commented pointedly: "Papa never accept u, u don put am for your bio say you be - Davido oldest daughter Smh." Another, @ultra_ground, offered a cynical economic perspective, suggesting that if a wealthy man like Otedola or Dangote were involved, the approach would be different.
Other comments expressed pity for the young girl, with user @_darkguycosta noting, "...in all this things na the small girl I Dey pity," implying she might be a pawn in a larger scheme. Some, like @KingBAkin1, speculated that the situation is being driven by Anu's mother and controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo, suggesting the child might be unaware of the full extent of the drama.
Escalating Claims and Counter-Claims
The bio revelation adds another layer to an already complex dispute. Following Davido's public denial, Anu's mother accused the singer of lying. She has called for a new, transparent DNA test to be conducted under the supervision of the U.S. embassy to definitively prove paternity.
In a related development, Davido's ally and prominent social media personality, Tunde Ednut, has come to the singer's defense. Ednut slammed the paternity allegations and shared what he described as a unique physical trait common to all five of Davido's acknowledged children—Imade, Hailey, Dawson, and Chioma's twins—which he claims Anu does not possess.
Anu herself has issued emotional statements, expressing deep disappointment at Davido's tone and language. She claimed she never expected to be "cursed out and bullied" by someone from whom she was seeking answers and alleged that Davido threatened to have her mother arrested.
As the court of public opinion remains in session on social media platforms, the legal and personal ramifications of this high-profile Nigerian celebrity drama continue to unfold, with no immediate resolution in sight.
