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Billionaire father of Nigerian music star Davido, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, on Wednesday intervened in the long-running controversy surrounding a child identified as Anu Lupo, after online claims linking the child to his son.

The issue, which has repeatedly resurfaced on social media, stems largely from allegations made by controversial commentator Kemi Olunloyo, who has claimed that Davido fathered a child named Anu.

Briefing the media on Wednesday, Dr. Adeleke said the briefing was convened to respond to what he described as persistent falsehoods surrounding the matter. “The reason why I called this press conference is for us to address this issue properly,” he said.

Dr. Adeleke alleged that Olunloyo had targeted his son for years with damaging narratives, stating that “everything she says about David is always negative, trying to put him in a bad light with the public.”

He disclosed that he first became aware of the matter in 2014 after receiving a letter from a lawyer in Ibadan alleging that Davido had impregnated and abandoned a woman. “I received a letter in 2014 from a lawyer in Ibadan alleging that my son got somebody pregnant and abandoned the person with the child,” he said, adding that he took immediate steps to address the allegation at the time.

The business mogul said renewed concern arose after social media posts, allegedly written in the name of the child, began circulating online. He questioned the legality of such actions, saying, “I’m not even sure if it’s legal for someone to impersonate a minor.”

Dr. Adeleke further revealed that he was contacted by a woman who identified herself as the sister of Anu’s mother and who resides in Abuja. Reading from the message during the briefing, he quoted her as saying, “I just wanted to clarify that the account is not run by me, Ayo or my mom.”

According to Dr. Adeleke, the woman stated that the family had severed ties with Olunloyo years ago. “The account is run by Kemi Olunloyo, whom we have cut ties with years ago,” the message read, adding that the family had repeatedly asked her to stop posting about the child.

Dr. Adeleke expressed concern about the emotional and reputational impact of the controversy, particularly on the families involved, and reiterated that the Adeleke family had no connection to the online accounts being used to make the claims.

The Adeleke family has consistently maintained that the allegations linking Davido to the child are false, while Olunloyo has continued to stand by her claims.

The press conference marks the most detailed public response yet from Davido’s father, as the family seeks to formally address the controversy amid renewed public attention.

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Wizkid has addressed the escalating online clash between his fans and Seun Kuti.

Recall that the dispute began last week after Seun accused Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, of disrespecting his father’s legacy by comparing Fela to the Grammy-winning star.

On Tuesday evening, Wizkid took to his Instagram story, where he appeared to vent his anger at Seun through a series of posts.

Wizkid first shared a video of a woman delivering a fiery critique of Seun in Yoruba.

She suggested that Wizkid’s international success has helped keep younger generations interested in Fela’s legacy.

“Seun Kuti’s family, is this how you will be looking at this bro until he enters the market because he has been using 7 days and 7 nights to act insane?” she asked.

“You are cursing people’s children that much; you and your father will be unfortunate. If not for Wizkid, do you think anyone would care about your father, or do you think we’re still in 1990?

“Your father succeeded, yet you’re this miserable? Is it only pants and weed you inherited from him?

Wizkid then went further by directly attacking Seun in a string of blunt posts, in which he declared himself greater than Fela and insulted the Afrobeat singer.

“Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok i big pass your papa!!! wetin u one do? Fool at 40!,” he wrote.

“@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u one do fool?”

“Hungry bastard.”

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Nollywood star Mercy Johnson has addressed trolls and platforms who report fake news about her and her family. The actress on her Instagram page on Monday, spoke about Eedie Bliss’ arrest, noting that she withdrew the case because of the respect she has for some people who intervened.

Mercy, however, explained that she would not let similar cases slide in 2026, urging people to leave her and her family alone.

“We have decided to withdraw the charges against the lady in question because of the love and respect we have for numerous individuals that reached out,” she stated.

The actress also noted that she plans to focus on her plans for the year rather than attending to defamation cases. She urged her fans and trolls to not make trouble with her.

”Hi guys, good morning from the other side. First and foremost let me just say thank you all for supporting my craft. I do not take your love for granted. But I felt the need to say that it’s no longer going to be business as usual. I have plans later this year for things I have to do online, and having plans to make trouble and court cases is going to be part of them because some people just won’t leave me and my family alone,” she added.