Category: Entertainment
Anu Adeleke’s Mother Shares Alleged DNA Result, Rejects Davido’s Claims of Multiple Tests
The paternity dispute between Nigerian superstar Davido and his alleged daughter, Anu Adeleke, has taken a new turn with the emergence of a purported DNA result. Anu’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, shared the result on Instagram, calling it “the ONLY DNA TEST” and dismissing claims that multiple tests had ever been conducted. She wrote: “Fake!! No swab, just blood. Not 2, Not 5. We still haven’t seen Davido post today online and in newspapers. Dr Olunloyo fought for Anu a lot.” The post included a message from journalist Kemi Olunloyo and a copy of the alleged DNA result, which Labinjoh said originated from talks initiated by the late family attorney Ayo Labinjoh in 2014. According to her, this remains the only verified test, contradicting Davido’s lawyer’s previous claims of multiple tests. Olunloyo also shared her investigative findings from 2018, confirming the legitimacy of the 2014 test and criticizing Davido for ignoring prior demands regarding Anu. She stated: “He’s an adult, so if he wants to call his family, get advice. Ayo is not Sophia.” Labinjoh outlined the family’s demands, which include a blind DNA test in the US, six years of unpaid child support, monthly financial support until Anu turns 18, and the issuance of both Nigerian and US passports for the teenager. She emphasized: “NO COMPROMISE!! FINISH!” The dispute continues to attract national attention, with the validity of DNA tests and questions of responsibility and accountability remaining at the center of public debate.
Nigerian Filmmaker Biodun Stephen Opens Up About Undergoing Female Circumcision At Age Six
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen has shared her painful experience with female circumcision, revealing that she underwent the procedure at six years old. During an appearance on the Diary Of A Naija Girl Podcast, Stephen said the procedure was performed by her grandmother as part of a longstanding family tradition. “It was my grandma, God bless her soul. My mom also went through it. It was their culture,” she said, adding that she doesn’t want to dwell too much on the details. Stephen recounted being taken to a location outdoors under her grandmother’s supervision. At first, she was allowed to play and eat, which made her feel safe and unaware of what was about to happen. Later, she was asked to take a shower and then lie down, after which the circumcision was carried out. She described the pain as vivid and unforgettable, lingering in her memory to this day. “I was six and didn’t understand what was happening. My grandma just said, ‘let’s go somewhere.’ They let me play and eat first, which made me comfortable. Then I was told to shower and later to lie down,” she recalled. No one explained the procedure to her at the time. When she returned home, her mother tried to comfort her but the family never discussed it further. “The pain was intense. My mother rubbed me and said, ‘sorry, my baby,’ but that was it. No conversation about why it happened,” Stephen said. She noted that female circumcision was treated as a normal tradition in her family, passed down through generations, even though children were not told its purpose. Stephen’s story sheds light on the lasting emotional and physical impact of cultural practices carried out on children without their understanding.
BBNaija Liquorose Loses Father, Receives Condolences From BBNaija Stars
Big Brother Naija Season Six runner-up and professional dancer, Roseline Afije, popularly known as Liquorose, has announced the passing of her father. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Liquorose shared a touching photo of her late father, expressing her deep sorrow. “MY DADDY. I miss you. I love you, I love you so much,” she wrote. The post quickly drew an outpouring of support from former Big Brother housemates and celebrities. Dorathy Bachor offered her condolences, saying, “My condolences. God Almighty grant him eternal rest.” Nengi Hampson added, “Oh dear… so so sorry,” while Chioma Ikokwu prayed, “May the good Lord grant him eternal rest and give you the strength to bear the loss.” Other former housemates, including Diane Russet, Wanni Danbaki, and Phyna, also sent messages of sympathy, joining fans in comforting Liquorose during her time of grief.
VeryDarkMan Calls Out Mercy Johnson Over Alleged Illegal Detention Of Lady
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has publicly called out Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her husband over the alleged arrest and detention of a lady who made a video accusation involving the couple. In a video shared online, VeryDarkMan said he began receiving several messages about a young woman who was allegedly arrested after posting a video based on claims she saw on an Instagram blog. He explained that the lady clearly stated in her video that her source was QTJuice and that she was not the originator of the story. “Alright, so, Mercy Johnson, a lot of people have been sending me DMs in respect of the girl that you arrested. According to them, they said it’s your husband that arrested the girl over a video that she made,” he said. VeryDarkMan narrated the allegation contained in the video, stressing that the lady repeatedly used the word “allegedly” and cited an online blog as her source. He added that shortly after the issue escalated, the blog reportedly went private and the lady deleted her video. Reacting to the arrest, VeryDarkMan condemned what he described as intimidation and misuse of police power, insisting that the matter should be treated as a civil case. “If you have a problem with the girl, take her to court. Na civil matter. Why are you using police to oppress her? You people should go and release the girl,” he said. He also referenced previous cases involving public figures and defamation, arguing that arrests are not the solution. “She said her source. She never said she was the one that made it up. This is intimidation and oppression. Using police to oppress. That’s what you are doing,” he stated. VeryDarkMan further warned that legal action would be taken if the lady was not released, revealing that her wedding was reportedly scheduled to hold soon. “We go send lawyer. We no dey beg. Let the girl go,” he added. Despite his criticism, VeryDarkMan acknowledged Mercy Johnson’s status in the film industry, saying, “I love you, Mercy Johnson. To me, you are the greatest actress of all time. But we will not allow this.” As of now, Mercy Johnson and her husband have not publicly responded to the allegations. VeryDarkMan called out Mercy Johnson and her husband over the release of the girl who was arrested and take the case to court, especially since the girl’s wedding is scheduled for this Saturday😳😳 pic.twitter.com/Gcqn1UXwXM — Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) January 16, 2026
Emeka Ike Calls Out Jaruma Over Alleged Misuse of Son in Explicit Content
Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has publicly accused popular aphrodisiac seller and therapist Jaruma of misleading his son, Michael, into producing explicit content on social media. Ike claimed that Jaruma is using his name and picture to promote the videos, which he described as indecent. In a lengthy social media post, Ike wrote: “JARUMA! JARUMA!! JARUMA!!! What the hell is this? What’s my name and picture got to do with these disgusting videos? Most definitely you’re looking for my trouble, right? 😳 We fit run am, sha 👍🏾 “If you know what’s good for you, remove my name and picture from all your rubbish contents of indecent posts immediately. I have nothing to do with your products and I dissociate myself from your brand. 🤢 “Michael, I sent you to university, and your mother pulled you out before year 2, saying school was a scam, encouraged you to become an influencer, singer, and actor LIKE ME so you would blow… so is this it? “As Emeka Ike, I wanted you under my wings as my first son in pride. I was firm on you finishing school first, like I did before I became an actor. IS THAT MY CRIME? “You refused home training, now JARUMA of all brands, is training you 😨😨😨. Last time I checked, you told the press you wanted nothing to do with my name. I got you a home abroad, where you could school, work, and make money, and here you are, like a lame duck, looking lost 😨 on JARUMA’s bed 😨. “Y’all need REHAB and my legal team is looking at it. Whatever they did to mentally numb you this far, GOD will judge… Pls say AMEN!!! 🙏🏾 “Not even a classic brand, JARUMA? 😳 Now get my name and picture off your disgusting business and page. I AM A DECENT MAN and the world knows this. I worked hard for that name. Stop messing with the huge E.I brand. “See what they pulled you out of school for… ignoring all the plans I have for you, just to fight a supposed battle 😨. See where you found yourself? 😭 You left schooling and working abroad to play mummies boy… now see her level of connection, compared to what you own out here. I pray you come back to your senses soon 😨. I am praying for you 🙏🏾.” Ike’s post has attracted attention online, with many reacting to the father’s passionate warning and condemnation of Jaruma’s alleged involvement with his son.
Mother of Alleged Davido Daughter Demands Fair DNA Test
Ayo Labinjoh, mother of Anu, the teenage girl claiming to be Davido’s daughter, has caused a stir online with fresh statements about her daughter’s paternity. Taking over her daughter’s social media account to allow Anu to focus on her mental health and school, Labinjoh said she is currently traveling to Lagos and Ibadan. She accused Davido of refusing to communicate privately despite Anu’s request for a discussion and called for an independent DNA test. “This is Ayo Labinjoh. Thank you for all your DMs. I am currently on the road traveling on my way to Lagos first, then IB. I’m a business trader and travel a lot across West Africa. I have asked Anu to log out of this account and I will be taking over again full time. I want her to focus on her mental health and school work. She asked David if he wanted to talk to me but he refused. We could have worked out an independent DNA test for Anu,” she wrote. Labinjoh strongly disputed Davido’s claims that five DNA tests had been conducted, calling the reports “delusional.” She said, “To say you did 5 DNA tests, not even two anymore silencing us all these years is delusional. You want to contact us privately but tell people publicly that I’m a bitch and obsessed fan you paid off after 5 negative tests, call our child mad and bullied her to the core on January 15th, 2026.” She added that the family has yet to see any published results of these alleged tests. She also revealed plans to register Anu as a US citizen at the American Embassy using a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), which requires acknowledgement of paternity or a DNA test. “We are ready for our 2nd DNA test supervised by David’s embassy. NOBODY CAN SILENCE ANU,” she wrote. Labinjoh further claimed that the 2014 DNA test was mishandled, saying, “The only DNA test was altered September 2014. There was no DNA swab. They took Anu’s blood and Davido’s blood was drawn separately in a room we were not allowed to enter. The false negative test with a big bag of money. There is no record of 5 DNA tests anywhere, and I never picked any hospital. Dr Adeleke picked the hospital lab and paid for it. It is not ours.” Her statements have reignited public debate, with Labinjoh insisting that the family seeks a fair and transparent DNA test to finally settle the paternity question.
KWAM1 Writes Again to Ogun Governor, Demands Cancellation of Awujale Nomination Exercise
Popular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as KWAM1, has for the second time written to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, claiming he was excluded from the ongoing selection of the next Awujale of Ijebu and urging the process to be annulled to prevent legal disputes. In a letter dated January 14, 2026, and sent through his lawyer Dr. Wahab Shittu, KWAM1 called on the governor to declare the Fusengbuwa Ruling House’s January 12 nomination meeting null and void, alleging it violated the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law 2021. He criticized what he described as the “imposition of a delegate system” and the exclusion of some eligible members from the meeting, calling it an arbitrary exercise that undermined the ruling house’s statutory duty to conduct a transparent nomination. Following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, it became the Fusengbuwa Ruling House’s turn to present candidates for the Awujale stool. KWAM1 said the Secretary of Ijebu Ode Local Government had directed the ruling house in a letter dated January 6, 2026, to convene a statutory meeting in line with customary laws and state chieftaincy regulations. However, KWAM1 alleged that at the January 12 meeting at Bisrod Hotel, he and other eligible members were prevented from entering by security personnel, including the police. Only selected “delegates” chosen by a faction of the ruling house were allowed in—a system he said was imposed without the agreement of other members. “The deliberate obstruction denied our client and other members the right to participate in the nomination,” the letter stated, adding that the exercise conducted without full participation is “procedurally defective, unlawful and null and void.” KWAM1 urged Governor Abiodun to annul the January 12 nomination and order a fresh, transparent, and inclusive process, ensuring all eligible members, including himself, can participate freely. Earlier, 95 contestants—94 princes and one princess from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House—were presented at the nomination meeting at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. The session was led by the Chairman, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi; his deputy, Prince Adedokun Ajidagba; and Vice Chairman Prof. Fassy Yusuf, with local government officials attending as observers. Owoyemi commended family members for conducting themselves peacefully, noting that the process aimed to select an Awujale who would lead Ijebuland to greater heights. KWAM1 has publicly declared his intention to contest, but the Fusengbuwa family insists he is not a member and therefore ineligible. He had previously approached the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode seeking an interim injunction to halt the process, but the court dismissed the application. The musician later withdrew the suit without explanation. In a prior letter dated January 8, KWAM1 had also opposed the delegate system, arguing it disenfranchised members and violated both the chieftaincy declaration and Ogun State law. Prof. Yusuf dismissed the latest letter as “arrant nonsense,” while the state government has yet to comment.
Hellen Ati Appeals To Davido To Adopt Anu Amid DNA Controversy
Hellen Ati, the woman linked to nightlife figure Cubana Chief Priest, has appealed to Afrobeats star Davido to show kindness to Anu, the 11-year-old girl at the centre of the ongoing paternity controversy. Reacting to the DNA dispute involving the singer and the child who claims to be his daughter, the Kenyan woman said Davido is known for his love for children and should consider supporting the girl regardless of the DNA outcome. She suggested adoption as an option, stressing that it would not diminish the singer in any way. “Please just help her. You can still adopt her, it doesn’t mean anything. I know you love children a lot, not like Pascal Okechukwu, big belle for no reason.”