Kemi Olunloyo has responded to businessman Deji Adeleke’s press briefing on the ongoing paternity dispute involving his son, singer Davido, and a teenage girl, Anuoluwapo.
The matter resurfaced after a social media account linked to the girl called on Davido to submit to another DNA test, despite previous results showing he is not her father.
During a Wednesday briefing, Adeleke stated that several DNA tests had been conducted, all confirming Davido is not the child’s father. “We would have accepted the child if the results had been different,” he said. He added that he first became aware of the claim in 2014, after receiving a package from Ibadan containing photographs, a birth certificate, and a letter from the girl’s grandmother. The first DNA test, conducted in Lagos and analyzed in South Africa, showed zero probability of paternity, with two follow-up tests confirming the result. Adeleke declined to release the DNA reports publicly, citing the risks of exposing anyone’s DNA profile.
Reacting on TikTok, Olunloyo criticized Adeleke for mentioning her and her son. “I opened the Instagram page for Anu to give her individuality and returned it to her mother in 2019,” she said. “You sat there talking about my son. What do you know about him? He is not on social media and he is autistic. Leave my name out of it. It is Davido who should be addressing this issue.”
Olunloyo also disputed claims that multiple DNA tests were conducted for Davido, insisting only one was carried out. “All we want is for you to establish the girl’s identity and let her go. You don’t know what she will become tomorrow,” she added.
Speaking on Anu’s mother, Ayo, Olunloyo said she was told that Davido was involved and communicated directly with her. However, her investigation suggested he may have used another person’s phone. She explained that her involvement has always been motivated by concern for the child’s welfare. “I want Anu to live a good life. I opened an account for her and have been saving money. She will have access to it when she turns 18.” She also revealed that she covered the girl’s first year in school and tried to raise additional funds for her education.
Adeleke, meanwhile, denied Olunloyo’s claims of having close ties with his family. “She says she was my wife’s best friend. I have never met her,” he said, urging the public to disregard online narratives surrounding the paternity controversy.
