In the latest twist to the ongoing paternity controversy surrounding music superstar Davido, his close ally and social media influencer, Tunde Ednut, has publicly come to his defense. The reaction follows persistent claims by a teenager, Anu Adeleke, who alleges the Afrobeats singer is her biological father.
Tunde Ednut's Defense and the "Adeleke Trait"
Tunde Ednut took to his popular Instagram platform to voice his support for Davido, introducing a physical resemblance argument into the debate. He asserted that all five of Davido's known children—Imade, Hailey, Dawson, and his twins with fiancée Chioma Rowland—possess a distinct facial feature that links them unmistakably to their father.
According to Ednut, this shared characteristic is absent in Anu, the young lady at the center of the paternity claims. In his post, he questioned the need for further action after multiple DNA tests. "Please, if someone has done a DNA test 5 times and the results keep coming back negative, what else is there to do?" Ednut wrote. "All Davido's children resemble Davido. This one no even almost resemble am. It's enough, please."
The Backstory: Anu's Claims and Davido's Response
The saga began when Anu Adeleke publicly requested a DNA test via social media to establish her paternity. She detailed experiencing bullying and mental anguish, stating that schoolmates mocked her claims of being Davido's daughter. Her public appeal intensified pressure on the singer to address the allegations.
Davido has previously responded, revealing a significant detail: he has undergone five separate DNA tests regarding Anu's paternity. He stated that all results returned negative, confirming he is not her biological father. The singer further explained that his billionaire father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, was instrumental in insisting on the tests to uphold the family's commitment to truth and clarity in such matters.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
Tunde Ednut's defense has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with the court of public opinion remaining divided. While some support his stance, others have challenged his logic.
Many comments focused on the perceived physical similarities, regardless of DNA results. One user, @simply_diana___, argued, "Omo that girl is the fair version of imade so stop lying joor... that girl looks so much like imade." Another, @jeffryprettypretty, noted, "She actually look like his children the difference is that she is light skin."
Other commentators urged for rationality, with @tosin_hair stating, "The fact that someone look like another person does not mean they are family!" Meanwhile, some questioned Davido's actions, like @meratelivinglarge who pondered, "why will David do 5 dna and claims he has not met this lady before... Well that’s concerning."
The controversy continues to highlight the intense public scrutiny faced by Nigerian celebrities, where personal matters often become subjects of national discourse. As it stands, Davido maintains his position based on the multiple DNA tests, while Anu's claims and the ensuing online debate keep the story in the public eye.
