Afrobeats superstar Davido (David Adeleke) has sparked massive controversy after a leaked private chat with 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle (also known as Anu Adeleke), who claims to be his daughter, surfaced online on Thursday, January 15–16, 2026.
In the explosive conversation, reportedly shared on Anuoluwapo’s Instagram page (co-managed by her mother, Ayo Labinjoh), Davido firmly denies paternity, insists multiple DNA tests have proven otherwise, and warns of legal consequences, including arresting the girl's mother for alleged ongoing harassment.
Key excerpts from the alleged chat include:
The 12-year-old girl, who has publicly appealed for a fresh DNA test to establish her identity amid reported school bullying and mental anguish, appears to have initiated the conversation personally. However, Davido maintains all prior tests (including ones mutually selected) returned negative results.
As of the leak's publication on January 16, 2026, Davido has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the screenshots showing his verified handle. The messages have since gone viral, igniting debates across social media about paternity disputes, celebrity privacy, child welfare, and the ethics of public confrontations involving minors.
This latest escalation follows earlier public statements from both sides, including Ayo Labinjoh accusing Davido of abandonment and bullying, and calls for independent (even international) supervision of future tests.
The saga highlights the intense scrutiny faced by high-profile Nigerian celebrities amid longstanding paternity rumors. Fans and observers remain divided, with some sympathizing with the young girl's quest for identity and others backing Davido's insistence on closure after multiple negative tests.
Stay tuned for any official statements from Davido, potential legal developments, or responses from Ayo Labinjoh as this high-stakes drama unfolds in 2026! What are your thoughts on this paternity controversy? Share below.
In the explosive conversation, reportedly shared on Anuoluwapo’s Instagram page (co-managed by her mother, Ayo Labinjoh), Davido firmly denies paternity, insists multiple DNA tests have proven otherwise, and warns of legal consequences, including arresting the girl's mother for alleged ongoing harassment.
Key excerpts from the alleged chat include:
- “Stop this nonsense. Keep playing, and I will arrest your mother. Try this nonsense again. I’m not your father.”
- “I am not your father. Go and find your father. This is the last time. I’m warning. I’ve done five DNA tests. You’re not mine. Please, stop this nonsense before it gets messy.”
- “Yes, I will show you. Five. Two of the hospitals were chosen by your mother. Two were chosen by me. All negative. Four tests. Then one test 10 years. That’s five. You’re not my child.”
- “You guys have been harassing me for years, and it has to stop. It’s not fair on my actual kids. Please, stop it.”
- “Don’t worry, I will publish them tomorrow and in the newspaper. I will publish online and in newspaper. Then I will take your mom to court. She thinks it’s a game. Just watch. She will go to jail.”
- “You’re not an Adeleke. I’m sorry. You can also go to the hospitals and confirm for yourself.”
The 12-year-old girl, who has publicly appealed for a fresh DNA test to establish her identity amid reported school bullying and mental anguish, appears to have initiated the conversation personally. However, Davido maintains all prior tests (including ones mutually selected) returned negative results.
As of the leak's publication on January 16, 2026, Davido has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the screenshots showing his verified handle. The messages have since gone viral, igniting debates across social media about paternity disputes, celebrity privacy, child welfare, and the ethics of public confrontations involving minors.
This latest escalation follows earlier public statements from both sides, including Ayo Labinjoh accusing Davido of abandonment and bullying, and calls for independent (even international) supervision of future tests.
The saga highlights the intense scrutiny faced by high-profile Nigerian celebrities amid longstanding paternity rumors. Fans and observers remain divided, with some sympathizing with the young girl's quest for identity and others backing Davido's insistence on closure after multiple negative tests.
Stay tuned for any official statements from Davido, potential legal developments, or responses from Ayo Labinjoh as this high-stakes drama unfolds in 2026! What are your thoughts on this paternity controversy? Share below.
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