Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has denied paternity of a teenage girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, who claims he is her father and has publicly requested a DNA test from him.
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In a series of responses on social media, Davido rejected Anu’s claims and accused her mother of being an “obsessed fan” who is manipulating her daughter.
Anuoluwapo, who describes herself as “Davido’s oldest daughter,” took to Instagram on Thursday to publicly request a DNA test from the singer, detailing the emotional toll of her disputed parentage.
She revealed that she has faced severe bullying since the age of six, with classmates mocking her claims that Davido is her father.
“This year I become a teenager. My mom and grandma have always educated me on being a responsible teen. No drugs, alcohol, bad company and bad behavior. Today I drafted a letter I wrote from the depth of my heart not with help from my relatives,” she wrote.
“As I grow older I want to establish my identity. I was bullied in school since I was 6-years-old and cried home daily. Other students laughed at me when I told them my father was Mr David Adeleke. I went through a lot of mental anguish and visited a medical professional to protect my mental health. It was a sad challenging time in my life.”
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She noted that despite the challenges, she excelled in her studies and became class prefect.
“As I transition into a young woman, I am respectfully asking Mr David Adeleke Singer @davido for a DNA test to establish my identity. This test is between my dad and I. It is something I want. It is something that’s the right thing to do. Please sir, consider my request once you read this post. I also sent it to your DM,” she added.
“Thank you to all Nigerians who have given me emotional support for the last 7 years. This DNA test is the right thing to do for me.”
However, Davido responded with a scathing rebuttal in the comment section of her post and a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), claiming the matter had already been settled medically.
“I’VE TAKEN 5 DNA TESTS ALL NEGATIVE I AM NOT YOUR FATHER… NEVER EVEN MET UR MOM.. SHES AN OBSESSED FAN LYING TO YOU… THIS NEEDS TO STOP I ACTUALLY HAVE CHILDREN.. STOP THIS NONSENSE,” the singer wrote.
He expressed frustration, revealing that he chose three hospitals for the tests while Anu’s team chose two, and all returned negative results.
“Yes I chose 3 hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals.. all came out Negative,” he stated.
Davido threatened to take action against Anu’s mother, saying she needs to be held accountable for the persistent claims.
“This is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense. Never met the bitch… except when went for the DNA… very stupid behavior I will soon treat their FK… 5 fucking hospitals just to be clear.. the mom needs to go to jail… I don’t blame the poor girl,” he wrote.
In another post on X, the “Timeless” singer maintained his stance, writing: “After 5 DNA test… she dey crase.. her and her mom better leave me the f#ck alone and go find her papa.”
Davido maintained that this would be the “last time” he addresses the matter, insisting he has never had a relationship with the mother outside of the DNA collection process.
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