Davido Mistakes Gospel Singer Tosin Bee for Lawyer’s Son in Custody Case Mix-Up
Afrobeats star Davido has sparked controversy online after mistakenly identifying gospel artiste Tosin Bee as the son of a lawyer involved in his ongoing custody case. The incident followed court hearings at the Lagos State High Court, where Davido and his estranged partner Sophia Momodu appeared over the custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke. During Thursday’s proceedings, Davido reportedly grew frustrated with Sophia’s lawyer, later taking to Instagram on Friday to criticise the lawyer for remarks he considered insensitive. “@Belachukwu, I disgraced you in the courtroom. I was teaching you your work, you couldn’t even take it and then went on to mention my son. Like I said in the courtroom, I pray you never go through what me and my wife have gone through ever, and you were still smiling, smirking. You are a wicked human being. You are the worst lawyer ever. I beat you in court. You are not learned,” he wrote. In the confusion, Davido shared a post from Tosin Bee on his Instagram story, wrongly assuming the gospel singer was connected to the lawyer. In the now-deleted post, he wrote: “And she has a son. Tosin you will live long amen with the rubbish you dey sing. So your son nah musician Bella Chukwu. You no even get sense. Make we help am. Useless people.” The repost drew criticism towards Tosin Bee, who promptly clarified the misunderstanding. “Hello Mr David, I don’t know anything about the post you made. As a matter of fact, my mum went to be with the Lord eight years ago. I guess this is a case of mistaken identity. So sorry you had to deal with this, but my prayers are with you. I love you brother,” he wrote. Late Friday, Davido took to X to confirm that he would withdraw the custody case, emphasising that he had never sought full custody but only joint custody of his daughter. “I never asked for full custody. I asked for joint custody. Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade. There is nothing to celebrate,” he said. He added, “I’ve decided to drop the case because … until she brought out her last card! MY DECEASED SON! THAT’S A NO NO! Lowest blow!” The incident has reignited conversations about social media misunderstandings and the challenges of high-profile family disputes.