Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s first child, Imade Adeleke, has responded to a wave of online posts she says were deliberately aimed at misrepresenting her daughter’s well-being.
In a lengthy Snapchat statement, Sophia addressed the speculation, stressing that she has never restricted 10-year-old Imade from seeing her father. Instead, she explained that her focus has always been on ensuring the child’s safety and maintaining a structured routine.
She reaffirmed that Imade is “a happy, healthy, and well rounded child,” noting that anyone who has interacted with her can confirm this.
Sophia revealed that she has taken on the majority of parenting responsibilities for the past five years, covering almost all of Imade’s needs.
The only exception, she said, has been the school fees paid by Davido’s father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, for the last three years.
She stated that despite public beliefs, she has never received formal child support from the award-winning singer. Still, she emphasized that her daughter lacks nothing and is being raised in a stable and loving home.
Sophia also disclosed that she recently waived all pending child support balances and relinquished any future financial claims to fully assume responsibility for Imade’s upkeep.
In her words: “Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and unfortunately, it has also become a platform for spreading false narratives. On a recent Sunday morning, I woke up to numerous posts that were intentionally targeted at my lovely daughter and trying to portray a false image of her well being. As a fiercely protective mother, my initial reaction was emotional, but I knew that I had to stand up for my child.”
“It’s important to note that my daughter is a happy, healthy, and well rounded child. Anyone who has met her in person can attest to this.”
“To further emphasize my commitment to my daughter’s well being, I have been her primary caregiver for the past five years. I have handled all of her expenses except for school fees, which her paternal grandparent has kindly covered for the past three years. I have not received child support from her father, but our child knows no lack. She is growing in a healthy environment and is very happy.”
“In an effort to reaffirm my commitment to her happiness, I recently waived all outstanding child support payments and relinquished future claims. This decision has left me fully responsible for our child’s financial needs, which is a welcomed development by both parties.”
“Family is important to me, and I believe that it’s essential for my child to have a relationship with both parents. Just as I had with my late father, who I had cherished memories of, I have never denied her father access or a relationship. Instead, I prioritize her safety and structured schedules.”
“I am grateful that my daughter has a loving relationship with both parents.”
“Moving forward, I kindly request that my innocent child be left out of false narratives and stories. Let’s channel our energy towards things that are more profitable and healthy.”
As of now, Davido has not issued any public reaction to Sophia’s statement.
