‘Stop this nonsense’: Davido reacts to alleged daughter’s DNA request

A paternity dispute involving Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, resurfaced on Thursday after a 12-year-old girl publicly requested a DNA test to confirm whether the singer is her father.

The teenager, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, took to Instagram to share an emotional post detailing the psychological toll the unresolved claim has taken on her life.

She revealed that she has endured years of bullying, starting at the age of six, from classmates who ridiculed her for claiming that Davido is her father.

She wrote: “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.

“As I grow older, I want to establish my identity. I was bullied in school since I was six years old and cried daily. Other students laughed at me when I told them my father was Mr. David Adeleke.”

Mitchelle also described the emotional distress she faced, including seeking professional help to safeguard her mental health.

“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,” she said.

In her plea to the singer, the teenager added: “As I transition into a young woman, I am respectfully asking Mr. David Adeleke for a DNA test to establish my identity.

“This test is between my dad and me. It is something I want. It is the right thing to do. Please, sir, consider my request once you read this post. I also sent it to your DM.

“Thank you to all Nigerians who have given me emotional support for the last seven years. This DNA test is the right thing to do for me.”

Davido, however, dismissed the claim, insisting that the matter had already been resolved.

In the comment section of Mitchelle’s post, he wrote that he is not her father and that he has already undergone multiple DNA tests.

“I’ve taken five DNA tests, all negative. I am not your father. Never met your mom.

“She’s an obsessed fan lying to you. This needs to stop. I actually have children. Stop this nonsense,” he said.

The singer further addressed the issue on X (formerly Twitter), expressing frustration over the repeated claims and emphasizing that the DNA tests had been conducted at multiple medical facilities.

“After five DNA tests … she dey crase .. her and her mom better leave me the f#ck alone and go find her papa,” he posted.

In follow-up posts, Davido accused the girl’s mother of misconduct and hinted at potential legal consequences.

“Never met the … except when went for the DNA … very stup!d behavior. I will soon treat their FK … five f#cking hospitals just to be clear … the mom needs to go to jail … I don’t blame the poor girl,” he wrote.

He reiterated that he has never had a relationship with the girl’s mother beyond the DNA testing process and stressed that all results came back negative.

“I chose three hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals … all came out negative … this is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense,” Davido added.