Afrobeats star Davido thanks his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, for publicly addressing and debunking paternity claims involving teenager Aanu Adeleke and her mother Ayo Labinjoh. Multiple DNA tests confirm Davido is not the father
Davido Thanks Dad for Public Defense in Ongoing Paternity Drama with Aanu Adeleke
Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly expressed deep gratitude to his father, billionaire businessman Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, for boldly defending him amid a resurfaced paternity controversy involving teenager Aanu Adeleke and her mother, Ayo Labinjoh.
The drama reignited last week when Aanu, now a teenager, posted an emotional open letter on Instagram demanding a DNA test from Davido to confirm her identity and put an end to years of speculation and bullying. She wrote respectfully, appealing directly to the singer for clarity as she transitions into young womanhood.
Davido swiftly denied the claims, insisting he had never met Ayo Labinjoh and sharing on X that five DNA tests conducted previously all confirmed Aanu is not his daughter. Labinjoh countered by labeling the tests fake and maintaining her stance.
The family escalated their response on Wednesday when Dr. Adedeji Adeleke held a press conference at his Lagos residence. He firmly dismissed the allegations, revealing that multiple DNA tests—conducted on both Davido and his cousin, fellow singer B-Red—conclusively proved no biological link, with results showing 0.00% paternity probability. He emphasized the family’s transparency over the years and warned against further defamation.
On Thursday, Davido took to his Instagram page to show appreciation, sharing a heartfelt photo of himself with his father and captioning it simply:
“Thank you my loving Father.”
The post, accompanied by emojis of love and prayer hands, quickly garnered massive reactions from fans, underscoring the close bond between the singer and his supportive father amid the intense public scrutiny.
The controversy, which dates back over a decade, has drawn widespread attention, with Davido consistently maintaining his position based on prior scientific evidence. As the saga continues to trend, many are watching to see if it leads to further legal or public developments.
