All I want is joint custody, Davido tells Sophia Momodu

Nigerian Afrobeat megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has addressed the ongoing child custody dispute with Sophia Momodu, mother of his first daughter, saying all he asked for was joint parenting.

Supreme News reports that the matter is currently a subject of litigation before the court.

Davido also expressed displeasure over Sophia’s usual reference to the death of his son, who died in 2022.

Davido, in an Instagram story, wrote, “You are constantly bringing up the death of my child at any point you can to just remind us of this tragedy that haunts us every day of our lives.

“Imade will grow up to see I fought for her. As for now, u can have her. PS: she won’t be a child forever. enjoy Imade Aurora Adeleke ! Your father loves you!

“All I ask for is JOINT CUSTODY !! And nothing else! But because it’s 'Davido', yall want to act like you can’t read. Smh, I’m off this! You will be blessed and I pray this never happens to you.

“Joint custody: Both parents will have access to the child. Sole custody: Only a single parent will have access to the child .”

Meanwhile, Momodu told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, not to grant the child’s custody to the musician.

She told the court on Friday that the applicant was not fit to be granted custody of their daughter because he is always unavailable and does not possess the ability to dutifully care for her.

She stated this in a counter-affidavit she filed in opposition to Davido’s suit seeking custody.

Supreme News reports that contrary to Davido’s claim that he had consistently fulfilled his financial obligations towards his daughter, Momodu told the court that the child was almost sent away from school because the artist refused to pay her tuition fees.

According to her, while their relationship lasted, Davido never showed true commitment or love towards their daughter.