Sophia Momodu Addresses Social Media Backlash
Businesswoman Sophia Momodu has publicly responded to a wave of online criticism accusing her of preventing her daughter, Imade, from celebrating with her father, the famous singer Davido, and his family.
The controversy ignited over the weekend when the Adeleke family held a wedding in the United States. While Davido's second daughter, Hailey, was present at the event, his first child, Imade, was noticeably absent.
This absence prompted numerous Nigerians to flock to Sophia Momodu's social media pages, levying accusations that she was preventing Imade from bonding with her father's family due to personal issues with Davido.
Waking Up to Attacks
In a statement released, Sophia Momodu stated she woke up to find herself and her daughter under attack following the wedding. She used the opportunity to clarify her position and detail her role as a mother.
She emphatically stated that she has been Imade's primary caregiver for the past five years. During this time, she has single-handedly managed all of her daughter's expenses, with one notable exception.
The only financial assistance she acknowledged was that Imade's paternal grandparents have graciously handled her school fees for the last three years.
Setting the Record Straight on Child Support and Access
A significant revelation in her statement concerned child support. Sophia Momodu confirmed she has not received any child support from Davido. However, she was quick to add that despite this, their daughter "knows no lack" as she personally provides everything Imade needs.
Addressing the core accusation, she firmly denied ever blocking Davido's access to their child. She asserted that she has consistently worked to foster a good relationship between Imade and her father.
She did, however, clarify one condition for their meetings, explaining that she always prioritizes Imade's safety and maintains her daughter's structured schedule when coordinating visits with Davido.
The statement serves as Sophia Momodu's direct rebuttal to the public narrative, painting a picture of a sole primary provider who ensures her child's well-being while facilitating a relationship with the father, all without formal financial support.
