Nigerian Afrobeat megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has addressed the ongoing custody dispute over his daughter with Sophia Momodu, mother of his first child, saying all he asked for is joint parenting.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matter is currently the subject of litigation before the court.
Davido also expressed his displeasure over Sophia’s frequent reference to the death of her son, who passed away in 2022.
Davido, in an Instagram story, wrote: “You always bring up my son’s death any time you can to remind us of this tragedy that haunts us every day of our lives.
“Imade will grow up and see that I fought for her… for now you can have her. PS: she won’t be a child forever… Enjoy Imade, Aurora Adeleke! Your father loves you!”
“All I ask for is JOINT CUSTODY! And nothing else! But since it’s ‘Davido’, everyone wants to act like they can’t read. Smh… I’m out of this! Be blessed everyone and I pray this never happens to you.”
“Joint custody: both parents will have access to the child. Sole custody: only one parent will have access to the child 💡🧠.”
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Meanwhile, Sophia Momodu has asked the Lagos State High Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba not to grant custody of the child to the musician.
She told the court on Friday that the petitioner was not fit to be granted custody of their daughter because he is always unavailable and does not have the capacity to properly care for her.
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She stated this in a counter affidavit she filed in opposition to Davido’s suit seeking custody.
NAN reports that contrary to Davido’s claim that he had consistently fulfilled his financial obligations towards his daughter, Momodu told the court that the girl was almost sent out of school because the artiste refused to pay her tuition fees.
According to her, while their relationship lasted, Davido never showed true commitment or love towards their daughter. (NAN)