Beauty and Fashion connoisseur, Sophia Momodu, mother of David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido’s first daughter, Imade Adeleke, has claimed that the singer does not provide child support, leaving her to shoulder all of their daughter’s expenses on her own.
David and Ms Momodu became romantically involved in 2015,
and their relationship resulted in the birth of their daughter, Imade Adeleke,
on 14 May 2015.
Their relationship, which reportedly had two phases
(2014-2017, 2020-2022), ended in July 2022. Since their separation, the pair
have been engaged in a public and legal dispute over custody and child support.
False narratives
However, while responding to alleged negative narratives
targeted towards her daughter on Wednesday, in her Instagram story, Ms Momodu
said she is left with no choice than to stand for her daughter amidst social
media abuse.
She stated that her protective nature has pushed her to
respond to alleged abuse, which not only targeted her but also her daughter, to
ensure her daughter sustained a healthy and happy lifestyle.
“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 were 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 essential to
note that my daughter is a happy, healthy, and well-rounded child. Anyone who
has met her in person can attest to this,” Ms Momodu said.
Child support
The Fashion influencer further revealed that she had been
the primary caregiver to Imade Adeleke in the past years. Ms Momodu said the
‘Money’ crooner has not paid her child support for years, though Imade’s
paternal grandparent had covered her educational fees in the last three years.
She also revealed her plans and decisions to take full
responsibility for addressing her daughter’s future financial needs.
“To further emphasise my commitment to my daughter’s
well-being, I have been her primary caregiver for the past five years. I have
covered all of her expenses except for school fees, which her paternal
grandparents have 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 welcome development by both parties,” she explained.
The singer’s ex-lover, however, expressed her concerns about
alleged online false narratives against her daughter, praying that Imade be
left out of such narratives. Additionally, the beauty influencer expressed her
excitement that her daughter maintains loving relationships with both of her
parents.
“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, whom I had cherished memories of, I have never denied her
father access or a relationship.
Instead, I prioritise 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,” she concluded.
Court case
In April 2024, David filed a suit at the Lagos State High
Court seeking joint custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke, claiming that Ms
Momodu had denied him access and demanding “unfettered and unrestricted”
visitation.
In response, on 22 June 2024, Ms Momodu, through her
lawyers, rejected the allegations. She said David had not seen their daughter
since July 2022, “by his own choice,” and maintained the only thing she had
denied him was sexual intimacy, not access to Imade.
Moreover, Ms Momodu further claimed that since July 2022,
she had been solely responsible for Imade’s welfare, including school fees,
rent, living and healthcare, after alleging Davido failed to fulfil his
financial obligations.
The fashion connoisseur also asserted that Davido, despite
periodically posting pictures of their daughter on social media, had been
absent from her life and emotionally unavailable.
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