A leaked chat between Nigerian singer Davido and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchell has sparked renewed controversy over a disputed paternity claim.
The minor accused the singer of threatening to have her mother, Ayo Labinjoh, imprisoned, alleging the threat was in response to persistent harassment.
Anuoluwapo had publicly appealed to Davido, claiming she had suffered mental distress and bullying due to the ongoing dispute.
She requested a fresh DNA test to confirm her paternity, stating that she had sent him a direct message.
Davido, responding via Instagram and X, rejected the claims, insisting he had never met her mother and citing five DNA tests that all reportedly returned negative results.
A screen recording allegedly showing messages from Davido’s verified account has gone viral, though the singer has not confirmed the authenticity.
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In the exchange, Davido allegedly told Anuoluwapo, “Stop this nonsense. Keep playing and I will arrest your mother. Don’t try this again I’m not your father.”
When the child clarified that her mother was not behind the appeal, he reportedly doubled down, saying: “I am not your father.
Go and find your father. This is the last time. I’m warning you. I’ve done five DNA tests. You’re not mine.”
When Anuoluwapo asked for proof of the DNA tests, Davido reportedly responded: “Yes, I will show you.
Two were done at hospitals your mother chose, two at hospitals I chose, and one about 10 years ago. That’s five tests.
All negative.” He also expressed frustration over the claims’ impact on his family: “You’ve been harassing me for years and it has to stop. It’s not fair to my kids.”
Davido allegedly threatened legal action, stating he would make the results public and take Anuoluwapo’s mother to court.
When asked to name the hospitals where the tests were conducted, he reportedly said, “It will be clear in the results. Don’t worry. I’m not your dad. Sorry.”
In response, Anuoluwapo’s mother announced plans to involve the U.S. State Department to oversee a fresh, independent DNA test, citing Davido’s U.S. citizenship as grounds for diplomatic intervention.