Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has again dismissed claims by a young woman, Anu Adeleke, that he is her biological father, warning that continued allegations could lead to legal action against her mother.
The renewed controversy followed the circulation of private messages on social media, in which Anu reportedly reached out to the singer, pleading with him to agree to a DNA test.
In the exchange shared on Instagram, Davido firmly rejected the claim, insisting that he is not her father and stressing that multiple DNA tests had already proven there is no biological link between them.
According to Davido, he has taken DNA tests on five different occasions, all yielding the same result. He expressed frustration over the situation, stating that the persistent allegations are unfair to his children and family, and urged Anu to bring the matter to an end. He also warned that he would not hesitate to involve law enforcement if the accusations continue.
Anu, however, reportedly asked Davido to release the results of the DNA tests he referenced. In response, the singer said he was prepared to make the test results public and pursue the matter legally, including filing a court case against her mother.
The issue escalated further after Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, posted a lengthy statement defending her daughter and condemning Davido’s actions. She denied ever being romantically involved with the singer and rejected claims that she was his “baby mama,” describing such labels as insulting and false.
Labinjoh said her primary concern has always been her daughter’s mental and emotional wellbeing, revealing that Anu allegedly endured years of bullying, emotional distress, and therapy as a result of the paternity controversy. She claimed the story had resurfaced globally despite her belief that the family had moved on.
In her statement, she accused Davido and his associates of misrepresenting past DNA test procedures, alleging that blood samples taken years ago were mishandled and that false results were produced. She also disputed claims that multiple tests had been properly conducted, insisting that the process was flawed and misleading.
Labinjoh further alleged that Davido sent threatening and abusive messages to her daughter, including threats of arrest and repeated verbal attacks. She described the language used as inappropriate and harmful, adding that her daughter was not seeking attention or financial gain but clarity about her identity.
She concluded by stating her intention to seek international oversight for any future DNA test, calling for a neutral and independently supervised process. According to her, Anu deserves transparency, dignity, and protection from what she described as years of intimidation and public humiliation.
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As of the time of reporting, Davido has not issued an official public statement beyond the private messages circulating online, while the controversy continues to generate intense debate across social media platforms.
