Sophia Momodu, the baby mama of Davido, has addressed the criticism directed at her daughter Imade Adeleke for not attending her father’s 33rd birthday party in Atlanta.
In a lengthy post on her Snapchat page, Momodu also refuted claims that she prevented the Afrobeats star from having a relationship with their child.
“On a recent Sunday morning, I woke up to numerous posts that were intentionally targeted at my lovely daughter and trying to portray a false image of her well being,” she wrote.
“As a fiercely protective mother, my initial reaction was emotional, but I knew that I had to stand up for my child.
“It’s important to note that my daughter is a happy, healthy, and well rounded child. Anyone who has met her in person can attest to this.”
Momodu contended that she has never denied Davido access but instead prioritises her daughter’s “safety and structured schedule”.
The businesswoman detailed the financial arrangements for Imade’s upbringing, claiming she has been the child’s “primary caregiver for the past five years”.
She stated that she has handled all of Imade’s expenses, with the exception of school fees, which she said Davido’s father took over three years ago.
Momodu claimed she “has not received child support” from Davido. She further revealed that she has recently “waived all outstanding child support payments and relinquished future claims,” an agreement she said was “welcomed by both parties”.
This decision, she explained, leaves her “fully responsible for our child’s financial needs”.
The entrepreneur emphasised that Imade is a “happy, healthy, and well-rounded child” who knows “no lack”.
“To further emphasize my commitment to my daughter’s well being, I have been her primary caregiver for the past five years,” she added.
“I have handled all of her expenses except for school fees, which her paternal grandparent has 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 welcomed development by both parties.
“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, who I had cherished memories of, I have never denied her father access or a relationship. Instead, I prioritize 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.”
The statement is the latest development in an ongoing custody discussion between the parents.
Last year, the Afrobeats star filed a motion at the Lagos high court, seeking the court’s order granting him “unrestricted access” to Imade.
In her response to the lawsuit, Sophia argued that she has never denied Davido access to their daughter.
David and Momodu dated in 2015 and welcomed the arrival of Imade on May 14, 2015.
In 2023, she revealed plans to change Imade’s surname to hers, claiming she has been both mother and father to her.
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