Davido Cleared in Paternity Tests, Says Father Deji Adeleke

Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star Davido, has addressed the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, confirming that multiple DNA tests show the teenage girl at the centre of the allegation is not Davido’s child.

Speaking at a press briefing, Adeleke explained that the family went to great lengths to verify the claim and would have welcomed the child if paternity had been established. The matter involves Ayo Labinjo, who claimed that her daughter, Anu, was fathered by Davido during an early visit to Ibadan.

Adeleke traced the issue back to 2014, when he received a package from the girl’s family, including photographs, a birth certificate, and a letter from the child’s grandmother requesting a DNA test. Samples were taken in Lagos and analysed in South Africa, with both the grandmother and Adeleke receiving the results. All tests returned a zero per cent probability of paternity.

Despite the outcome, Adeleke personally suggested additional tests to eliminate any doubt, offering to cover logistics and accommodation for the family. He declined calls to release the DNA results publicly, citing security and legal concerns.

The billionaire businessman emphasized that the family had no reason to deny a child, noting he already has 14 grandchildren. “What is one more?” he asked. “Science is clear, and it shows Davido is not the father.”

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