“Go Find Your Papa”: Davido Dismisses Fresh DNA Request, Insists 5 Tests Already Proved He Is Not the Father
Afrobeats superstar Davido has fiercely rejected a fresh appeal for a paternity test by a teenage girl claiming to be his first daughter, revealing that five separate DNA tests have already confirmed he is not her father.
The singer’s outburst comes after the girl, identified as Anuoluwapo Adeleke, posted an emotional open letter on social media pleading for a test to “establish her identity” as she turns 13.
Quick Read
- The Request: On Thursday, 12-year-old Anuoluwapo posted a viral letter on Instagram asking Davido for a DNA test to end years of “mental anguish” and bullying.
- Davido’s Response: The singer fired back on X (formerly Twitter), stating he has already taken five DNA tests (three at hospitals he chose, two chosen by the girl’s mother) and all were negative.
- The Mother’s Stand: The girl’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, has rejected Davido’s claims, alleging previous samples were discarded or faked. She is now demanding a new test supervised by the US Embassy.
- The Threat: Leaked chats allegedly show Davido threatening to have the mother arrested if the “harassment” continues, telling the girl: “You are not an Adeleke”.
Detailed Story: “I Am Not Your Father”
LAGOS — What began as an emotional plea from a child has exploded into a public war of words between Grammy-nominated singer Davido and his alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh.
The drama reignited yesterday when Anuoluwapo, who uses the handle @anuadeleke001, shared a video and letter claiming she has suffered severe bullying in school because of the unresolved paternity question.
“Leave Me the Fk Alone”**
Davido did not mince words in his response. Quoting the girl’s post, he expressed frustration at what he called a decade-long harassment campaign. He revealed for the first time that the issue had been medically investigated multiple times.
“After 5 DNA tests… she dey crase. Her and her mom better leave me the f**k alone and go find her papa,” Davido wrote on X. “Never met the b*tch… except when went for the DNA… 5 f**king hospitals just to be clear. The mom needs to go to jail. I don’t blame the poor girl.”
He further clarified the fairness of the previous processes: “Yes, I chose 3 hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals. All came out Negative. This is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense.”
Mother Allegedly Seeks US Embassy Intervention
In a swift counter-reaction, the girl’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, released a statement claiming the previous tests were compromised. She specifically accused Davido’s father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, of taking them to a “lab, not a hospital” where the blood samples were allegedly discarded behind their backs.
Citing Davido’s status as an American citizen, Labinjoh dropped a bombshell:
“I will request the US State Department to contact the Embassy in Lagos or Abuja to help us supervise and witness a clean independent DNA test,” she wrote, insisting she is not a “gold digger” but a mother fighting for her child’s identity.
Leaked DMs: “You Are Not an Adeleke”
Screenshots of an alleged conversation between Davido and the teenager have also surfaced. In the chats, the singer reportedly tells the girl bluntly: “I am not your father. Go and find your father… You are not an Adeleke. I’m sorry”.
This latest saga adds to a string of paternity controversies the singer has faced, though he has famously accepted responsibility for his other children, including twins born in 2023.