Davido ‘s Dad Breaks Silence Amid Paternity Claim Against Son, Alleged Daughter

Dr Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, has waded into the controversy surrounding the ongoing DNA allegations involving his son.

In a press briefing that went viral on Wednesday, Dr Adeleke said the family has conducted multiple DNA tests to confirm the paternity of Anu, the alleged daughter.

The controversy centres on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who claimed she had sexual relations with Davido during one of his visits to the city in the early years of his music career, leading to the birth of a baby girl, Anu, whom she alleged the singer abandoned.

The matter resurfaced recently after an Instagram account said to belong to the child appealed to Davido to submit to another DNA test.

In response, Davido, in a statement last week, explained that he conducted multiple DNA tests on the teenage girl who claims to be his daughter.

The singer spoke out after 12-year-old Anu Adeleke allegedly wrote an open letter on social media asking him to undergo a DNA test to establish her paternity.

In her post, Anu alleged that she was being bullied in school because she did not know her father and appealed to Davido to publicly address the issue.

Responding to the claim, Davido said he had already carried out several paternity tests on the girl and that the results proved she was not his child.

As seen in the viral video, Dr Adeleke explained that if the DNA result had shown that Anu was David’s daughter, the family would be more than happy to accept her.

Adeleke said, “I am Deji Adeleke, I’m the father of five children, three boys and two girls. David Adeleke, who you all know as Davido, is the baby of my family, he’s the last.

“I’m calling this press conference, and this is my very first time addressing the press, and for just one single reason. I’m not on social media, but I’m sure those of you on social media have been inundated with all kinds of talks about this issue that keeps coming up almost every year, regarding one little girl called Anuoluwapo, who lives in Ibadan, whom Kemi Olunloyo has continually alleged that David is the father of the little girl.

“Tracing the matter back to its origin, Adeleke explained that he first became aware of the claim in 2014, when he received a DHL package from Ibadan containing photographs of Davido and the child, a birth certificate listing “Adeleke David” as the father, and a letter from the child’s grandmother.”

He said the child’s grandmother, a widow, appealed to him to persuade Davido to submit to a paternity test, stressing that she was not seeking marriage or financial extortion, but confirmation and responsibility.

“Also in the package was a letter from the grandmother, including her phone number. She wrote that she was a widow with two daughters, that she lost her husband years ago and raised them alone.

“She said her eldest daughter informed her that David Adeleke was responsible for her pregnancy after meeting him when he came to Ibadan for a show. She said her daughter gave birth to a baby girl and asked that David step up for a paternity test. She stated clearly that she was not asking David to marry her daughter, only to confirm paternity and take responsibility if confirmed.”

Adeleke further explained that he immediately contacted the family, assuring them of his willingness to accept the child if proven to be his granddaughter, and personally arranged a DNA test at Vedic Lifecare Hospital in Lagos, with samples analysed in South Africa.

“Immediately I read the letter, even before speaking to David, I called the woman. I told her I hadn’t spoken to my son yet, but if the child was truly my granddaughter, she had no problem with me. I would welcome her into my family happily.

“I sent my driver to Ibadan to confirm where they lived. I told her about the hospital I use in Lekki, an Indian hospital, where DNA tests could be arranged. The hospital explained that samples would be taken in Nigeria but sent to South Africa for analysis.”

The Billionaire narrated how saliva samples were taken from Davido and the child in the presence of all parties and that both he and the child’s grandmother were designated to receive the results.

“On the appointed day, my driver brought the mother, the grandmother, and the child to Lagos. David, myself, and his aide met them at the hospital. Only David, myself, the grandmother, the mother, and the child were allowed into the room. Samples were taken using saliva, not blood, and sealed for analysis,” he explained.

He stated that the outcome of the test showed a 0.00 per cent match, conclusively excluding Davido as the child’s father.

“The DNA profile is clear. DNA will not change even if it is done ten times,” he said, adding that the test was also suitable for international documentation, including passport applications, saying, “When the results were ready, both the grandmother and I went to collect them together, as agreed. The result stated that the probability of paternity was zero per cent. The lab explained clearly that David was not the father of the child.”

He added that despite the negative result, he personally suggested conducting two additional DNA tests to eliminate any doubt, offering to pay for accommodation and logistics while the family remained in Lagos.

Adeleke said multiple tests were eventually conducted, all yielding the same conclusion.

“The grandmother broke down and cried. I told her mistakes could happen and suggested we do two more DNA tests at other reputable centres. I offered to keep them in Lagos for a week at my expense so additional tests could be carried out.

Addressing calls for the DNA reports to be made public, Adeleke refused, citing security and legal concerns.

“It is dangerous for anyone’s DNA profile to be in the public domain,” he said, adding that releasing such data could expose Davido and the minor to serious risks.

He stressed that the Adeleke family had nothing to gain from denying a child, noting that he already has 14 grandchildren.

“What is one more?” he asked. “Is it that I cannot afford to take care of her? But there is science. And science is clear.”

Davido’s dad called out Kemi Olunloyo, a popular social media personality, accusing her of impersonating the teenage girl and spreading falsehoods about his family.

As seen in the video, Dr Adeleke accused Olunloyo of creating the social media pages in the name of Anu Adeleke, alleging that she uses the name to call out Davido.

Adeleke further clarified that he has never met Olunloyo, directly refuting her claims of being a close friend of his wife.

“She says she was my wife’s best friend. How can that be? I never met her,” Adeleke said.

The businessman concluded by urging the public to disregard online narratives surrounding the case, describing them as misleading and driven by impersonation and misinformation.