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The long-running paternity controversy surrounding Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has taken a dramatic new turn as the mother of a teenage girl claiming to be his biological daughter has publicly challenged the validity of previous DNA tests and vowed to seek intervention from the United States authorities.

In a fresh development reported by The Guardian Nigeria, the woman who has maintained for years that Davido is the father of her daughter dismissed earlier paternity claims and alleged serious irregularities in how past DNA tests were conducted.
She specifically stated that since Davido is a United States citizen, she intends to formally request assistance from the US State Department to ensure a fair, transparent, and internationally verifiable resolution to the dispute.
Her statement reads in part:

“David is a US citizen. I will request the US State Department to help because of the irregularities in the previous tests.”

The mother further insisted that she remains open to another DNA test, but only under conditions that guarantee impartiality, proper chain of custody, and oversight from credible international or diplomatic channels a clear indication of her deep distrust in the processes carried out so far.
The paternity drama first gained public attention several years ago when the woman came forward with claims that her daughter was fathered by the “Unavailable” hitmaker during his time in the United States. Davido has consistently denied the allegations, and previous DNA results the details of which have been contested reportedly did not support the claim of paternity.
This latest escalation comes amid renewed media interest in the matter, especially as Davido continues to enjoy massive success in his career, fatherhood with his wife Chioma, and high-profile international collaborations.
The mother’s decision to invoke potential involvement of the US State Department has added an unprecedented diplomatic dimension to what has largely been a private and highly emotional Nigerian celebrity dispute. Legal and paternity experts have noted that such a move, while rare, is theoretically possible in cases involving US citizens abroad, particularly where questions of fairness, fraud, or procedural misconduct are raised.
As the story continues to unfold, fans, critics, and observers are divided: some see it as a desperate last push for justice, while others view it as an attempt to prolong a settled matter.
For now, the ball appears to be in the court of both parties and potentially international authorities as the question of biological paternity remains one of the most talked-about unresolved controversies in Nigerian entertainment history.
The coming weeks could reveal whether this threat of US involvement leads to new tests, legal action, or simply more heated public statements. Nigeria and the global Afrobeats community is watching closely.