The ongoing custody battle between Nigerian music star Davido and his daughter Imade’s mother, Sophia Momodu, has taken a heartbreaking turn.
Davido’s recent social media outburst suggests a potential withdrawal from seeking joint custody, following Momodu’s counter-affidavit raising concerns about Imade’s safety in his care.
Momodu’s claims paint a troubling picture, alleging Davido’s lifestyle and past tragedies create an unsuitable environment for their daughter. Referencing the devastating loss of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, in 2022, the affidavit raises a sensitive point about potential emotional trauma for Imade.
The document, which is now circulating on social media, read in part, “The applicant cannot take proper care of our daughter because he lives a controversial lifestyle (negative media attention) that will expose our daughter to more negative trauma at her tender age.
“The applicant in his role as an artiste always travels and allows many unsavoury male adults around him and his house, who will not be a good influence on an impressionable young female child, like our daughter.
“The applicant disagreed with child therapy as the applicant has been estranged from our daughter for a while and safely and sustainably establishing a meaningful presence in our daughter’s life is paramount.
“The applicant is married to another woman, and they live together. The proper upbringing of our daughter by another cannot be guaranteed.
“The fact that the applicant lost his son in his house in rather unfortunate and questionable circumstances shows that our daughter cannot be placed in the custody of the applicant.”
Davido’s response, while expressing love for Imade, feels tinged with frustration. He claims to have fought for joint custody, implying Momodu is misrepresenting his intentions.
He added, “Imade will grow up to see 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!
“All I asked for was ‘joint custody’ but cus it’s Davido yall wanna act like yall can’t read! SMH I’m off this … yall be blessed and I pray this never happens to you.”
However, his social media post seems more focused on self-defense than addressing Momodu’s specific concerns.
This public airing of a deeply personal matter is unfortunate. The priority should be Imade’s well-being. A private and professional mediation process, away from the prying eyes of social media, could be the best course of action. Both parties need to prioritize Imade’s needs and find a solution that ensures her safety and emotional security.
Ultimately, this situation highlights the complexities of modern celebrity life and the challenges of co-parenting. Hopefully, for Imade’s sake, a resolution can be found that keeps her best interests at the forefront.
