The ongoing paternity saga involving music superstar Davido has taken another controversial turn, this time involving Hellen Ati, the woman who has publicly claimed that celebrity barman Cubana Chiefpriest is the father of her son.
Hellen Ati's Controversial Advice to Davido
The drama began when a teenager named Anu Adeleke penned a respectful letter to Davido, requesting a DNA test to determine if he is her biological father. In response, Davido stated that five DNA tests had already been conducted, all of which returned negative results.
Weighing in on the matter, Hellen Ati offered unsolicited advice to the 'FEM' crooner. She suggested that Davido, known for his love of children, should consider adopting Anu Adeleke. Ati made these comments in a now-viral social media post, where she also took a swipe at Cubana Chiefpriest, describing him in unflattering terms in relation to the paternity case.
Fan Backlash and Accusations
The reaction from fans of both Davido and Cubana Chiefpriest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, was swift and severe. Many accused Hellen Ati of making baseless and inflammatory statements.
Social media users questioned the logic behind asking a man to adopt a child who is not biologically his, especially when he already has daughters of his own. The tone and nature of her advice led many to speculate about her own motives in her long-running dispute with Cubana Chiefpriest.
Several commenters suggested that her plea for Davido to adopt Anu indirectly revealed her own desire for Cubana Chiefpriest to adopt her son, fueling existing doubts about her paternity claims against the businessman. Fans argued that her statement automatically cast suspicion on her own situation.
The Underlying Feud with Cubana Chiefpriest
This incident is not isolated but is part of a protracted public feud. Hellen Ati has repeatedly accused Cubana Chiefpriest of impregnating her and then abandoning her and their child. She has consistently demanded a DNA test to prove the boy's paternity, a demand that has played out extensively on social media platforms.
Her intervention in Davido's personal matter, therefore, is seen by many observers as an attempt to draw parallels and garner public sympathy for her own cause. However, the strategy appears to have backfired, with the court of public opinion largely turning against her following her advice to Davido.
The online outrage highlights the intense public scrutiny surrounding celebrity paternity cases in Nigeria. It also underscores how personal disputes can become intertwined in the court of public opinion, often with damaging consequences for those involved. As of now, neither Davido nor Cubana Chiefpriest has issued a fresh response to Hellen Ati's latest comments.
