Category: Entertainment
Davido Thanks Father Adedeji Adeleke For Dismissing Renewed Paternity Claims
Afrobeats sensation Davido has shown appreciation for his father, Adedeji Adeleke, after he publicly defended him against renewed paternity allegations involving Anuoluwapo’s mother. The singer took to X to post a heartfelt message, writing: “Thank you my loving Father … ❤️🙏” in acknowledgment of his father’s support. The tribute came shortly after Adedeji Adeleke held a press conference to address the controversy. During the briefing, he dismissed the paternity claim as unnecessary, noting that DNA tests conducted previously had already cleared Davido of being Anuoluwapo’s biological father. He suggested that the issue should have been considered resolved. Adedeji also singled out controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo, accusing her of orchestrating the drama and fueling the ongoing dispute. By stepping forward, Adedeji Adeleke appeared to draw a clear line under the long-running saga, while Davido’s public message underscored the unwavering support of his family amid the renewed allegations.
Tiwa Savage’s Son Jamil Meets IShowSpeed During His Visit To Nigeria
Tiwa Savage’s son, Jamil Balogun, recently had an exciting encounter with US YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed during the entertainer’s visit to Nigeria as part of his Speed Does Africa tour. Even while Tiwa was away, Jamil reached out to his mother, asking her to make the meeting happen. Sharing the moment on social media, Tiwa revealed that Jamil had called her, saying, “Please mommy, I know you can make me meet @IShowSpeed and I’m all the way in Darvos…” She added jokingly, “Omo see stress o,” acknowledging the effort it took to arrange the meeting, and thanked those who helped make it possible, including @shankcomics, @manlikescoop, @olakunbi.o, @bizzleosikoya, and @boldandbigevent. The snapshot captured a heartwarming parental moment, showing the lengths parents will go to fulfil their children’s special wishes. IShowSpeed’s visit has been a major highlight in Nigeria, with fans thrilled to see him exploring the country, meeting supporters, and sharing his experiences — from local culture to street life — with his millions of followers online.
We Can’t Be Intimidated – Ayo Labinjoh Fires Back At Adedeji Adeleke Over Davido Paternity Claim, Demands DNA Results
After Dr Adedeji Adeleke publicly declared that Davido is not the biological father of young Anuoluwapo, the child’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, has hit back with a detailed and forceful response. Labinjoh addressed Dr Adeleke directly on Anu Adeleke’s Instagram page, rejecting any attempt at intimidation and criticizing what she described as the misuse of wealth and influence against her family. She expressed shock over reports that her sister, Titilayo Labinjoh, had been in communication with the Adeleke camp since the pandemic, insisting that such claims are false. According to Labinjoh, her sister only contacted their mother recently to express concern over media attention on Anu, which was affecting her at work. Their mother reportedly advised her to ignore the gossip, reminding her that Anu’s story should not become office talk. Clarifying Anu’s social media presence, Labinjoh explained that the Instagram page in question was initially created by Dr Kemi Olunloyo in 2019 using publicly available photos. Labinjoh said she had not been active on the account for four years, only resuming posts in 2023 during Anu’s 10th birthday celebration. She stressed that neither she nor her family members had ongoing contact with Dr Kemi despite her continued posting about Anu. Labinjoh denied that she or Anu ever met with Dr Adeleke in 2020 for additional DNA tests, contradicting his claims. She also emphasized that Anu has never met Davido’s cousin BRed, and that she has not seen him since 2013. Labinjoh challenged Dr Adeleke to publicly release the DNA results he referenced. She accused the Adeleke family of attempting to manipulate the situation through money and influence, warning that if anything were to happen to her, her daughter, or her mother, Dr Adeleke should be held responsible. Labinjoh also rejected allegations about her character and negotiations for child support, insisting that only Davido himself can address her directly regarding the matter. In conclusion, Labinjoh demanded transparency and accountability, insisting that the truth about Anu’s paternity should be handled without intimidation or manipulation. Her full statement read: “DR DEJI ADELEKE: YOU CANNOT INTIMIDATE US SIR To my shock my own sister Titi Labinjoh reportedly has been talking to Dr Deji Adeleke since the pandemic about what? Titi called here last week from Abuja telling our mom that she’s scared about the media attention Anu is getting and that her coworkers keep bothering her. Our mom said she should ignore it as Anu’s story does not belong as gossip on her office. What about Anu who has to endure everything? Titilayo my only sister singlehandedly raised alongside me by our mom went to the oppressors to collect money? How? Matthew 10:36. We are shocked they said she has been talking to them since 2020. Did you also give my number to David? YES!! Dr Kemi opened this page and took photos online, those she took with Anu and some I posted myself. She handed the page to us in 2019. The gap is there. I’m not a social media user and I didn’t post for 4 years. In 2023, I started to post on her 10th birthday photoshoot and I’ve logged on from many locations. I no longer live in Ibadan. Anu lives with my mom. I’m a trader by profession and buy my goods from border countries. There was no time Titi told Dr Kemi to stop posting about Anu. They don’t have each others contact nor talk. My mom Mrs Ropo Labinjo also posts some of Anu’s videos. We are not in touch with Dr Kemi even though she posts about us. She held a press conference and did public relations for us during our 2018 appeal. SIR, as the Patriach of the family you should not be talking on David’s behalf. I’m not Sophia negotiating child support etc. Let David address me. Your power and money is being abused here. David is obviously a boy and not a man. It took money for you to use a family member of ours to spy on us. If anything happens to me, my daughter and mom, the police should hold you responsible. Anu and I NEVER met with you in 2020 for 4 additional DNA tests. I have not seen BRed since the night when they dined at my place of work GQ club in Ibadan February 2013. Anu has never met BRed, Dr Kemi suspected I may have also slept with him as she asked me in my detailed interview which is now floating around. Post the tests sir. Thank you Ayo Labinjoh”
Tonto Dikeh Threatens to Arrest TikTok Impersonator Over Fan Scams
Tonto Dikeh has issued a strong warning to a TikTok user impersonating her and allegedly scamming fans, declaring that security agencies are already tracking the suspect and that legal action is inevitable. In a video message, the actress made it clear she would not tolerate the misuse of her identity or content, stressing that she is determined to protect both her name and her followers from fraud. She also claimed investigators have identified the impersonator as a woman. “I know my impersonator is a girl because we have been trailing you, and the police are on you. To the girl who is impersonating me on TikTok, collecting money from people, scamming people, and also scamming me because you are taking my content and posting on your TikTok page, not as a fan page, but posing to be me. I just want to tell you that when I catch you, nobody is going to save you. Only Jesus will save you. Because I’m not the kind of person who would back down. You will definitely go to jail.” Dikeh urged the impersonator to stop immediately, warning that failure to do so would lead to serious consequences. To the girl impersonating me and collecting money from people, when I catch you nobody is going to save you. Only Jesus can. I am not the kind of person that social media will cajole or bully to release you. If I catch you, you are going to jail. – Tonto Dikeh pic.twitter.com/O5MfV5FBVY — Just Eniola 💜 (@JustEniola01) January 21, 2026
Davido’s Father Confirms DNA Tests Show 12-Year-Old Anuoluwapo Is Not Singer’s Child
Adedeji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star Davido, has addressed ongoing paternity claims involving his son, saying DNA tests confirm that 12-year-old Anuoluwapo is not the singer’s child. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Mr Adeleke described the claims as “unnecessary” and said while his son cannot be responsible for a child who is not biologically his, “Anu deserves to know her father.” According to him, “five DNA tests have been done to verify the paternity claim, but all of them have proved otherwise.” Despite this, he said the family has provided support for Anu over the years. “I often send money for Anu’s school fees and her upkeep,” he said, adding that her aunt always sends receipts and evidence of purchases made for the 12-year-old. “Up until last year, I sorted out the school fees while I stayed in touch with Anu’s aunt. This, Davido did not know about. I did not discuss it with David or anybody.” The paternity dispute resurfaced in mid-January after Anu allegedly appealed on Instagram for a fresh DNA test, claiming she faced years of bullying and emotional distress because of the paternity rumors. Davido has denied being the father, stating that multiple DNA tests at different hospitals have returned negative results. A leaked chat purportedly showed him warning the child’s mother that he would take legal action if the issue continued. Anu’s mother, Ayotomide Labinjoh, disputed Davido’s claims about multiple tests. She said, “only one DNA test was conducted,” and alleged that the 2014 test “was compromised at a clinic.” She requested a new, independent test supervised by the U.S. Embassy or State Department to ensure transparency, citing Davido’s U.S. citizenship. Dr Adeleke provided further context, explaining that he first learned of the claim in 2014 after receiving a DHL package from Ibadan containing photographs of Davido and the child, a birth certificate listing “Adeleke David” as the father, and a letter from the child’s grandmother. He said the grandmother sought only confirmation of paternity and responsibility. “She said her eldest daughter informed her that David Adeleke was responsible for her pregnancy after meeting him when he came to Ibadan for a show. She said her daughter gave birth to a baby girl and asked that David step up for a paternity test. She stated clearly that she was not asking David to marry her daughter, only to confirm paternity and take responsibility if confirmed.” Adeleke said he personally arranged a DNA test at Vedic Lifecare Hospital in Lagos, with samples analyzed in South Africa. “Immediately I read the letter, even before speaking to David, I called the woman. I told her I hadn’t spoken to my son yet, but if the child was truly my granddaughter, she had no problem with me. I would welcome her into my family happily,” he said. He described how the test was conducted: “Only David, myself, the grandmother, the mother, and the child were allowed into the room. Samples were taken using saliva, not blood, and sealed for analysis.” The results showed a 0.00 percent match, conclusively excluding Davido as the father. “The DNA profile is clear. DNA will not change even if it is done ten times,” he said. To remove any doubt, Adeleke offered to conduct two additional tests at other reputable centers, covering accommodation and logistics for the family. “The grandmother broke down and cried. I told her mistakes could happen and suggested we do two more DNA tests at other reputable centres. I offered to keep them in Lagos for a week at my expense so additional tests could be carried out.” All tests returned the same conclusion. Addressing calls to make the DNA results public, Adeleke said, “It is dangerous for anyone’s DNA profile to be in the public domain,” adding, “What is one more? Is it that I cannot afford to take care of her? But there is science. And science is clear.” He also criticized social media personality Kemi Olunloyo, accusing her of impersonating the girl online and spreading false claims about his family. “She says she was my wife’s best friend. How can that be? I never met her,” he said. Concluding the briefing, Adeleke urged the public to disregard online narratives about the case, calling them “misleading and driven by impersonation and misinformation.” "I have 14 grandchildren…" Davido's father, Deji Adeleke addresses the press regarding the controversies surrounding the paternity of Anu. pic.twitter.com/lsJnuePiIE — @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 21, 2026
iShowSpeed Confirms Nigeria’s ‘Jollof Rice’ Betters Senegal’s Jollof
American streamer iShowSpeed has declared that Nigeria serves the best jollof rice, claiming it beats Senegal’s version during a livestream in Nigeria. During the session, he told his audience, “Nigeria had the best Jollof so far,” a statement that earned loud applause from fans watching live. The remark came after Speed recently visited Senegal, where he tasted their local jollof rice before returning home. Drawing from his firsthand experience, he confidently gave Nigeria the edge, reigniting the ongoing debate over which West African country makes the finest jollof rice. Fans of Nigerian jollof have praised his declaration, celebrating the recognition of their iconic dish. IShowSpeed officially rated Nigerian jollof rice as the best in Africa, putting it ahead of Senegal and Ghana 🇳🇬🔥🤣 pic.twitter.com/tEyWb0kJ8K — Twitch Naija (@Twitchnaija) January 21, 2026
Bobrisky Claims Colleagues’ Fame “Sank Like Titanic Yacht” Since UK Relocation
Social media personality Bobrisky has taken a jab at his colleagues in Nigeria, claiming their online engagement and popularity have sharply declined since he relocated to the United Kingdom. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “But wait!!! As soon as I left Nigeria all dis wanna be Bob in Nigeria engagement and name sank like Titanic yacht. You can see I was the one helping them get noticed. How can you post and have 17 comment? Literally all ur post are hidden. Likes damn, from fame to followers.” Bobrisky suggested that many of these “wannabe Bob” influencers relied on his presence to boost their visibility, and now struggle to attract attention on social media. His comments underline his view that his influence had been key in helping some peers gain recognition in Nigeria’s digital scene before his move to the UK.
Hilda Baci Becomes Three-Time Guinness World Record Holder After Jollof Rice Feat
Nigerian chef and content creator Hilda Baci has become a three-time Guinness World Records holder, following her record-breaking jollof rice cook in September 2025. Announcing the achievement on Instagram, Hilda revealed that her jollof rice feat not only set a record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice but also broke the record for the largest serving of rice overall. This adds to her existing record for the longest cooking marathon, set in 2023, when she spent 93 hours and 11 minutes cooking continuously. The monumental 8,780-kilogram pot of jollof rice was enough to feed over 16,600 people and was officially verified by Guinness World Records on September 15, 2025. In her post, Hilda expressed immense gratitude to her team, Guinness World Records, and supporters: “Woke up a three-time Guinness World Records holder and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. What a way to step into 2026. Five months after the initial record announcement, I discovered that the same day we broke the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, we also set the record for the largest serving of rice overall. What I thought was one record turned out to be two—now officially making three Guinness World Records in total. The first person I called was @oreoluwa_atinmo. This journey, this vision, this record would not have been possible without her. From idea to execution, side by side, fully aligned. God is faithful. Even when you think you’ve seen the full picture, He can still say, ‘There’s more.’ To my incredible team, this is OUR win. Every long day, every detail, every push, it all mattered. To Guinness World Records, thank you for the recognition and for honoring this achievement. And to everyone who supported and believed in us, my heart is so full. Still processing. Still grateful. Still in awe 🤍✨” Hilda’s accomplishment cements her status as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated culinary talents and a global record-breaker.