On January 15, 2026, just as people were settling back into their routine after the New Year celebrations, a post surfaced online that caught the public’s attention.
A young lady, identified as Anu Adeleke, took to social media to publicly request a DNA test from Nigerian music star Davido. According to her, the moment felt like the right time to seek clarity about her identity as she transitioned into adulthood.
She explained that over the years, she had told people Davido was her father, but her claims were often dismissed. In some cases, she said the disbelief turned into bullying. For her, the DNA test was not about fame but about knowing the truth.
Davido Reacts to DNA Claim
Davido responded shortly after the post gained traction.
Addressing the issue, the singer said the matter had been raised years ago and that five DNA tests had reportedly been conducted across different hospitals.
According to him, two tests were initiated by Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, while three were arranged from his side. He maintained that all the results showed he was not the father.
In his response, Davido said he had never met the woman, referring to her with an offensive remark while denying the allegation. He insisted that Ayo Labinjoh should stop linking him to the child and allow Anu to find her biological father.
DNA Test Dispute: Ayo Labinjoh Responds
Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, did not remain silent.
She reacted strongly to Davido’s statement, saying she could no longer keep quiet. She rejected the language used against her and insisted that she deserved respect.
Ayo Labinjoh then shared her version of events. She claimed she met Davido years ago at CQ Club in Ibadan, where she worked as a waitress. According to her, their encounter led to a one-night stand, which resulted in Anu’s birth. She also released a photo allegedly taken during their meeting.
She further disputed Davido’s account of the DNA tests. Ayo Labinjoh said that during a test conducted in 2014, facilitated by Deji Adeleke, blood was drawn from her daughter but was never used for testing. She said she became aware of this after Dr. Alice shared information on X, suggesting the DNA process was compromised and that the results presented were not genuine.
Ayo Labinjoh maintained that Anu was only fighting for her identity, which she described as a basic human right.
To ensure transparency, she called for a fresh and independent DNA test, proposing that the U.S. State Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Lagos or Abuja, supervise the process.
Fans React to Davido’s DNA Saga
The public response was divided.
Some fans questioned Davido’s position, asking why he would agree to multiple DNA tests if he had never met the woman. To them, consenting to DNA testing suggested prior familiarity.
Others argued that if no one else had claimed paternity, the possibility that Davido could be the father should not be completely dismissed. They said mothers are often certain about a child’s paternity.
DavidoPolice has never met her, but the mother keeps pushing her daughter online to claim Davido as her father? Like Davido said, ‘I don’t blame the poor girl’ the mother needs to go to jail. Enough is enough. Davido is a married man now!
Smallie After 5 DNA tests, it confirmed Davido is not your father but you don run add Adeleke for your name. 😂Which kind wahala be this 😭
The Lolu Tunde This is my take on this Davido & Alleged daughter DNA Saga. They say a woman knows the father of her child, I feel the lady and the child has made this claim for too long for it to be fake and no other man has come out to challenge the lady that he is the father of the child.
However, many dismissed the claim entirely, accusing Anu and her mother of seeking relevance, wealth, or the Adeleke name. Some urged them to leave Davido alone, noting that he is now married.
Conclusion
Cases like this are not unusual for celebrities, especially those with public pasts. However, what makes this situation particularly confusing is Davido’s long-standing image as a hands-on father who openly celebrates all his children.
If he is firmly rejecting the claim, many believe it could mean he truly is not the father. Yet, the conflicting narratives leave room for doubt.
At the center of it all is a young woman asking a difficult question about her identity. Until a credible and transparent DNA test is conducted, the truth remains unresolved.
For now, the public is left weighing two opposing stories.
