The long-running paternity saga between singer Davido and Ayo Labinjoh took a fresh turn on Friday January 16 2026.
Ayo Labinjoh the mother of 12-year-old Anu Adeleke spoke out publicly after Davido denied being the girl's father. He claimed five DNA tests all came back negative and said he had never met Labinjoh calling her harsh names.
In a detailed statement shared on her daughter's Instagram page Labinjoh pushed back strongly. She said she met Davido years ago at HQ Club in Ibadan where she worked as a waitress. She accused him of abandoning her because he wrongly assumed she was a prostitute.
Labinjoh rejected Davido's claim of five tests. She explained that only one test happened back in 2014 arranged by Davido's father at a lab not a hospital. She alleged the blood sample was discarded behind their backs fake results were printed and the process was manipulated. She named the lab technician as Wale Sobola who posed as Dr Alex and referenced a past confession from someone connected to actress Sotayo Gaga admitting no real test occurred.
She stressed the emotional toll on her daughter. Anu has faced years of bullying which caused her to cry for days faint in school and need psychotherapy. Labinjoh said she stayed quiet for so long to protect Anu's mental health.
The mother made it clear this is not her battle. My daughter is fighting for her identity she wrote. She condemned the awful language used against them including threats and bullying.
Labinjoh revealed that Davido recently chatted directly with Anu threatening to lock her up cursing her and bullying her repeatedly.
To resolve the matter once and for all Labinjoh announced plans to involve international oversight. Since Davido is a US citizen she will request the US State Department to contact the embassy in Lagos or Abuja to supervise and witness a clean independent DNA test.
This controversy has gripped social media with fans divided. Davido maintains he is not the father while Labinjoh insists on justice for her daughter's right to know the truth.
The story continues to unfold as calls grow for a transparent resolution in this high-profile Nigerian celebrity drama.
Ayo Labinjoh the mother of 12-year-old Anu Adeleke spoke out publicly after Davido denied being the girl's father. He claimed five DNA tests all came back negative and said he had never met Labinjoh calling her harsh names.
In a detailed statement shared on her daughter's Instagram page Labinjoh pushed back strongly. She said she met Davido years ago at HQ Club in Ibadan where she worked as a waitress. She accused him of abandoning her because he wrongly assumed she was a prostitute.
Labinjoh rejected Davido's claim of five tests. She explained that only one test happened back in 2014 arranged by Davido's father at a lab not a hospital. She alleged the blood sample was discarded behind their backs fake results were printed and the process was manipulated. She named the lab technician as Wale Sobola who posed as Dr Alex and referenced a past confession from someone connected to actress Sotayo Gaga admitting no real test occurred.
She stressed the emotional toll on her daughter. Anu has faced years of bullying which caused her to cry for days faint in school and need psychotherapy. Labinjoh said she stayed quiet for so long to protect Anu's mental health.
The mother made it clear this is not her battle. My daughter is fighting for her identity she wrote. She condemned the awful language used against them including threats and bullying.
Labinjoh revealed that Davido recently chatted directly with Anu threatening to lock her up cursing her and bullying her repeatedly.
To resolve the matter once and for all Labinjoh announced plans to involve international oversight. Since Davido is a US citizen she will request the US State Department to contact the embassy in Lagos or Abuja to supervise and witness a clean independent DNA test.
This controversy has gripped social media with fans divided. Davido maintains he is not the father while Labinjoh insists on justice for her daughter's right to know the truth.
The story continues to unfold as calls grow for a transparent resolution in this high-profile Nigerian celebrity drama.
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