Davido Expresses Gratitude To His Father Following Adeleke’s Response To Revived Paternity Allegations

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido expressed gratitude to his father, billionaire businessman and philanthropist Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, on social media after his father’s recent intervention in a revived paternity controversy.

On January 22, 2026, the singer shared a brief message online, thanking his father. Many fans connected this post to the ongoing situation involving allegations that have made headlines again.

Thank you my loving Father … ❤️🙏

— Davido (@davido) January 22, 2026

This message came shortly after Dr. Adeleke held a press conference where he addressed renewed claims that Davido fathered a 12-year-old girl named Anu (Aanuoluwapo). He firmly dismissed the allegation, noting that several DNA tests conducted over time had proven otherwise.

Reports indicate that the tests were performed at various medical facilities in Lagos, and measures were taken for transparency, including involving Davido’s cousin, B-Red. Dr. Adeleke emphasized that the results consistently demonstrated that Davido is not the child’s biological father.

He also clarified that any previous financial assistance given to the child and her mother, including school fees and welfare support, stemmed from compassion and goodwill rather than any acknowledgment of paternity.

The issue reportedly resurfaced after the child’s mother requested another independent DNA test, despite earlier results. Davido has consistently denied the claims, maintaining that he has never met the woman involved and has relied on DNA evidence to support his position.

Following his father’s public statement on the matter, fans and celebrity news outlets interpreted Davido’s message as gratitude for his father’s support in protecting the family’s reputation during this sensitive time.