* Davido (right), his dad, Dr Adeleke (left)
The Pathfinder
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats superstar David “Davido” Adeleke, has publicly addressed the long-standing paternity controversy involving his son, stating that multiple DNA tests have conclusively established that the teenage girl, Aanuoluwapo, at the centre of the claim, is not Davido’s biological child.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, which has since gone viral, the billionaire businessman said the Adeleke family spared no effort in investigating the allegation and would have accepted the child without reservation if the tests had proven otherwise.
The controversy dates back several years and involves Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who claimed she had an intimate relationship with Davido during one of his early career visits to the city, resulting in the birth of a baby girl, Aanu. She alleged that the singer later abandoned the child.
The matter recently resurfaced after an Instagram account believed to belong to the girl appealed publicly to Davido to undergo another DNA test.
Davido responded last week, reiterating that he had already conducted several DNA tests, all of which showed he is not the child’s father.
The renewed attention followed an alleged open letter written on social media by the 12-year-old girl, who claimed she was being bullied at school over her paternity and urged Davido to address the issue publicly.
At the briefing, Dr. Adeleke explained that the family had no intention of denying a child and would have embraced her fully had paternity been established.
“I am Deji Adeleke, father of five children—three boys and two girls. David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is the last of my children,” he said.
“This is my first time addressing the press, and I am doing so because of the recurring claims surrounding a girl named Aanuoluwapo in Ibadan, allegations that have been repeatedly amplified by Kemi Olunloyo.”
Tracing the origin of the matter, Dr. Adeleke said he first learned of the allegation in 2014 after receiving a DHL package from Ibadan containing photographs of Davido with the child, a birth certificate listing “Adeleke David” as the father, and a letter from the child’s grandmother.
According to him, the grandmother, a widow, appealed for a DNA test, emphasizing that she was not seeking marriage or financial benefit.
“She explained that she lost her husband years earlier and raised her daughters alone. She said her eldest daughter informed her that David was responsible for the pregnancy after meeting him during a show in Ibadan. She only asked that paternity be confirmed and responsibility taken if proven,” he said.
Dr. Adeleke said he immediately contacted the family and arranged a DNA test at Vedic Lifecare Hospital in Lagos, with samples sent to South Africa for analysis.
“Before even speaking to my son, I called the woman and told her plainly that if the child was truly my granddaughter, she would be welcomed into my family without hesitation,” he said.
He explained that saliva samples were taken from both Davido and the child in the presence of all parties involved, including himself and the grandmother, who were designated to jointly receive the results.
“When the results came out, they showed a zero per cent probability of paternity. The laboratory clearly stated that David was not the father,” he said.
Despite the outcome, Dr. Adeleke said he personally proposed additional tests to eliminate any lingering doubt and offered to cover all logistics and accommodation costs for the family in Lagos.
“The grandmother broke down in tears. I told her mistakes happen and suggested we conduct two more DNA tests at different reputable centres,” he said.
According to him, several DNA tests were eventually carried out, all of which confirmed the same result.
Addressing calls for the DNA reports to be made public, Dr. Adeleke declined, citing legal and security concerns.
“It is dangerous to put anyone’s DNA profile in the public domain,” he said, noting that such exposure could pose serious risks to Davido and the minor involved.
He stressed that the family had no motive to deny a child, pointing out that he already has 14 grandchildren.
“What difference would one more make?” he asked. “Is it that I cannot afford to take care of her? But science is science, and science is clear.”
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