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Court Recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution For Davido, Sophia Momodu’s Custody Battle
The custody battle between Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, has taken a new turn.
Dele_Momodu, a renowned journalist and Sophia’s uncle, has disclosed that the court has referred the case for possible settlement through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This development comes amid a highly publicised legal struggle over the custody of their daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke.
In a statement shared on his official social media handles, Momodu urged both parties to engage sincerely with the ADR process and to avoid making harmful statements on social media. He emphasised the importance of prioritising the welfare of their daughter and keeping the matter out of the public eye.
“The court yesterday referred the case for possible settlement by ADR during Settlement Week. I strongly advise that David and Sophia should engage truly with the process instead of making harmful and irreversible statements on social media, which not only violate the law but also harm the interests of their child,” Momodu wrote. He added, “I have spent the past nine years trying to ensure amicable resolution of disputes and encouraging both parents to establish a proper structure for their daughter’s welfare. It is important to note that Sophia did not initiate this court action; she is only seeking to protect their child and ensure there is a structured, safe, and sustainable way for the father and child to engage with each other.”
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This development follows a series of allegations and counter-allegations from both parties. Sophia Momodu recently filed a 102-paragraph counter-affidavit in response to Davido’s lawsuit seeking joint custody of their daughter. In her affidavit, Momodu, represented by her legal team led by Anthony Idigbe SAN of Punuka Attorneys and Dr Bimpe Ajegbomogun, accused Davido of being an absentee father and failing to fulfil his responsibilities.
Davido, on the other hand, claimed that he has consistently met his financial obligations towards their daughter and that Sophia has made unreasonable demands aimed at frustrating him. He is seeking joint custody and unrestricted access to ensure he remains an active part of Imade’s life.
Sophia Momodu’s counter-affidavit also detailed instances of alleged neglect and inappropriate behaviour by Davido. She claimed that the musician only visited their daughter when it suited his media image or to fulfil his sexual desires. Momodu stated that Davido had refused to see their daughter since July 2022 by his own choice and that she had solely borne the responsibility for their daughter’s care for the past two years.
In response, Davido took to his official X page (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration over the allegations. “You constantly bring up the death of my child at any point you can to remind us of this tragedy that haunts us every day of our lives. Imade will grow up to see that I fought for her. As for now, you can have her. P.S.: She won’t be a child forever. Enjoy Imade Aurora Adeleke! Your father loves you!” he wrote.
The legal tussle has seen heated exchanges, with both parties accusing each other of various wrongdoings. Sophia alleged that Davido used their daughter for media stunts and promotions, while Davido claimed that Sophia’s demands were unreasonable and aimed at harassment.
The court proceedings have also drawn attention to the publication of hearing notices in national newspapers, where the name of their daughter was mentioned multiple times. Chief Idigbe, representing Sophia, highlighted this issue and reminded the court of the provisions of the Child’s Rights Law of Lagos State 2015, which prohibits the publication of a child’s name in such cases. The judge concurred and instructed that the child’s name should not be mentioned in future publications.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his nephew and global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a superstar Osun State is proud of.
This was revealed in a statement by his Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, where he cited Gov Aeleke as pointing to Davido’s consistency, energy and passion yielding the result he has recorded not only in his music career but also in his life as a person.
Gov Adeleke, stated Rasheed, prayed for progress, more success and achievement for Davido, while commending his continuous outreach to the orphanages and less privileged, which he described as ‘a noble act every blessed hand in Nigeria must emulate’.
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He said, ” I want to rejoice with my nephew, David Adeleke, Davido, on the occasion of his 32nd birthday, I am very happy we are all alive to witness it.
“Davido is a global super star that Osun State is very proud of. The consistency, energy and passion he has inserted into building his music career is evident in the result he has recorded not only in his career but also in his life as a person.
“I pray for him for progress, more success and achievement in long life, prosperity, sound health and mind.
“I equally want to commend his continuous outreach to the orphanages and less privileged. I must say that this is a noble act every blessed hand in Nigeria must emulate.
“Once again, Happy Birthday to Davido”.
Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has unveiled his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo, released today (Nov. 22) via Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.
The album, whose title translates to “I see joy” in Yoruba, is an emotional tribute to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023.
“Best album I ever made!! Now listen! It’s only up from here!” the Grammy-winning artist tweeted in July, building anticipation for the 16-track project.
Morayo features an impressive lineup of collaborations, including Brent Faiyaz on “Piece of My Heart,” Asake on “Bad Girl,” Tiakola on “Après Minuit,” Jazmine Sullivan on “Bad For You,” and Anaïs on “Slow.” The album also includes previously released singles like “Piece of My Heart,” which reached No. 4 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and No. 7 on World Digital Song Sales, and “Kese (Dance).”
Notably, Wizkid and Asake’s collaboration on “MMS” has earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance in 2025, cementing their impact on the global music stage.
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The tracklist for Morayo includes:
1. Troubled Mind
2. Karamo
3. Kese (Dance)
4. Bad Girl (feat. Asake)
5. Time
6. Piece of My Heart (feat. Brent Faiyaz)
7. Break Me Down
8. Bend
9. A Million Blessing
10. Après Minuit (feat. Tiakola)
11. Bad For You (feat. Jazmine Sullivan)
12. Soji
13. Don’t Care
14. Slow (feat. Anaïs)
15. Lose
16. Pray
This marks Wizkid’s first album in three years, following More Love, Less Ego, which reached No. 2 on the World Albums chart and No. 59 on the Billboard 200. His previous projects, including the Grammy-nominated Made in Lagos (Deluxe), have solidified his place as a global music icon.
Fans can stream Morayo now and experience the evolution of Wizkid’s sound, deeply rooted in love, loss, and celebration.
Model Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread, has opened up about her traumatic experiences in her marriage, accusing her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, of domestic violence and ruining her career.
In an interview with City FM, Olajumoke shared harrowing details of her past, highlighting the abuse she endured during her time in her ex-husband’s family home in Ire, Osun State.
“We stayed in my husband’s family house at Ire in Osun State, and there is no way you stay in such a place that you would not encounter problems,” she recounted.
Olajumoke revealed that her mother-in-law’s hostility exacerbated the situation, as her ex-husband often sided with his mother without hearing her perspective.
“He would not hear my own side of the story before beating me. Whenever I had a misunderstanding with his mother, he would beat me to the extent that my face and body would be swollen. Sometimes he would even use a belt,” she said.
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She further explained how she kept the abuse hidden to avoid upsetting her mother, who also lived nearby. Despite the hardships, Olajumoke continued to support the family financially, as her husband was unemployed.
Reflecting on a pivotal moment in January 2016, Olajumoke described the day she decided to leave:
“We were frying akara for his dad’s remembrance when I had an issue with his elder sister. As usual, he beat me up, and I decided that I was going to leave, move to Lagos, and start working at the bakery because I had been there before.”
Three days later, she relocated to Lagos with her two children. According to Olajumoke, the separation led to further challenges as her ex-husband began tarnishing her reputation, contributing to her career’s decline.
“Everything started going down the drain after separation because he started spoiling my name. Since then, things started going down,” she lamented.
Olajumoke, who rose to fame in 2016 after a chance encounter during a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah and photographer TY Bello, is now using her platform to shed light on the struggles she endured.
The model’s story has reignited conversations about domestic abuse and the societal pressures faced by women in similar situations.
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