Nigerian singer Harrysong has responded to claims made by his ex-wife, Alexer Peres, concerning custody and access to their children, firmly denying suggestions that he restricted her from seeing them.

Alexer recently revealed that she has decided to temporarily step back from having custody of their two young children.

The announcement came via an emotional video shared on her Instagram story, where she described the decision as heartbreaking and not one she took lightly.

In the video, Alexer said she had been solely responsible for caring for the children since the breakdown of their marriage. She explained that the children had been living with her, attending school from her home, and only spending limited time with their father.

Reacting to the claims, Harrysong addressed the issue through a post on his Instagram story on Friday. The singer said his silence up until now was intentional, stressing that he wanted to protect both his children and their mother from the lasting consequences of online disputes.

He admitted that in the past, he had reacted emotionally on social media and learned from that experience. Harrysong maintained that he has always been an involved and supportive father, continuing to provide for his children even while they were in their mother’s care.

“I’ve chosen restraint to protect the mother of my children and, most importantly, our kids, because what’s said online lives forever,” he wrote. “I previously made the mistake of speaking from emotion and learnt the hard way. I never said she couldn’t have access to them.”

The singer further clarified that the children currently being in his custody was a decision taken for sensitive reasons he believes are not appropriate to share publicly. He expressed concern that the ongoing narrative online could harm his reputation and career, which ultimately affects his ability to provide for his children.

“The current narrative online is deeply hurtful and risks damaging the very image and career that supports our children,” Harrysong added. “I won’t engage in public back-and-forth that could one day harm them. My focus remains their well-being.”

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The situation continues to draw attention on social media, with both parties urging understanding while prioritising the welfare of their children.