The Nigerian entertainment landscape is currently vibrating with the return of a decade-long controversy. Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the billionaire patriarch of the Adeleke family and father to Afrobeats superstar Davido, has reportedly taken a firm stand as the “Anu Adeleke” paternity dispute reaches a fever pitch.
To understand the current tension, we must look back to 2014. According to accounts from the mother, Ayo Labinjoh, the story began when she met Davido at a club in Lagos. Shortly after, she claimed to have conceived a child, Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, who is now approaching her 13th birthday.
The controversy first entered the public eye when Ayo Labinjoh alleged that the singer had abandoned his responsibilities. In response to these early claims, the Adeleke family-led by Dr. Adedeji Adeleke – insisted on a DNA test to protect the family’s lineage and integrity.
In a series of recent, heated social media exchanges and press statements this January 2026, Davido has claimed that five separate DNA tests have been conducted across five different hospitals-three chosen by him and two by Ayo Labinjoh. The singer insists that all results returned negative.
Davido has been vocal about his father’s role in this, stating:
“You guys don’t know my father… he’s even the one that forced me to go… Adeleke’s we don’t play about Blood on this side.”
This reveals that Dr. Adedeji Adeleke has been the driving force behind the family’s legal and medical due diligence, ensuring that every claim is met with scientific proof.
As Dr. Adeleke continues to manage the family’s public stance, Davido has threatened legal action against Ayo Labinjoh for what he describes as “obsessed” harassment. Conversely, Ayo has indicated she may seek the involvement of the U.S. State Department to supervise a new, independent test, given Davido’s American citizenship.
This is a developing story. We are closely monitoring the press conferences and any official documents that may be released by the Adeleke legal team.
