Davido’s Father Adedeji Adeleke Dismisses Long-Running Paternity Claim Involving Anu — Official Statements & Sources
Billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music superstar Davido, has publicly addressed the decade-old paternity claim involving a teenager identified as Anu Mitchell Adeleke. The renewed controversy arose after the girl’s recent social media appeal for fresh DNA testing to confirm her identity. (Pulse Nigeria)
Adeleke Snr. Breaks Silence at Press Conference
In a rare press briefing in Lagos, Adedeji Adeleke dismissed claims that Davido fathered the girl, revealing that multiple DNA tests conducted since 2014 have shown “zero probability” that Davido is her father. He emphasised that the matter was handled based on scientific evidence and not speculation. (Pulse Nigeria)
👉 Read the full report: Anu: Davido’s Billionaire Dad, Adedeji Adeleke breaks silence (Pulse Nigeria)
According to Adeleke, he took the allegations seriously when he first received a letter in 2014 from the child’s maternal relatives. He said they insisted on scientific clarity by carrying out multiple tests — all of which were negative — and stressed that DNA is the only definitive proof in paternity matters. (Pulse Nigeria)
DNA Tests and Family Position
A separate report confirms that five DNA tests were conducted — three on Davido and two on a relative to rule out misidentification — and none showed Davido to be the biological father. Adeleke stated that he would have welcomed the child into the family if science had proven otherwise. (9News Nigeria)
👉 Read the detailed DNA test coverage: DNA test results show Anu is not Davido’s daughter — Adedeji Adeleke (Kanyi Daily News)
The businessman also revealed that he previously supported the girl financially, paying school fees and other expenses privately, though Davido was not informed of these actions. (Kanyi Daily News)
Reactions from Anu’s Mother
In response to Adeleke’s press comment, Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, denied that multiple DNA tests were conducted and challenged the Adeleke family to make results public. She criticised Dr. Adeleke’s handling of the situation and insisted that Davido himself should address the matter directly. (Legit.ng – Nigeria news.)
👉 See the reaction: Anu Adeleke’s mother reacts to Davido’s dad’s video on paternity saga (Legit.ng)
Ongoing Debate and Public Interest
While the Adeleke family maintains that scientific evidence is clear, the debate continues on social media, with discussions about the authenticity of accounts and the details of past interactions. Davido has publicly denied the claims and criticised repeated calls for fresh DNA tests. (Pulse Nigeria)
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