Afrobeats star Davido has revealed why he decided to withdraw from the ongoing custody battle over his daughter, Imade Adeleke.
The singer, born David Adeleke, made the disclosure on X while reacting to reports that he lost his temper during cross-examination at the High Court in Yaba, Lagos.
Clarifying earlier claims, he stated that he never sought full custody of his daughter. “I never asked for full custody … I asked for joint custody,” he wrote.
Davido also dismissed suggestions that the court proceedings produced a winner. “Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade … so I don’t know why some pple r celebrating.. there’s nothing to celebrate,” he said.
Explaining his decision to discontinue the case, the singer alleged that the matter became deeply personal during cross-examination when his deceased son was mentioned in court.
“I’ve decided to drop the case because when I was spanking that lawyer in the court room… until she brought out her last card! MY DECEASED SON! THATS A NO NO! Lowest blow!” he wrote.
He added that his focus remains on his daughter’s future, stating, “My daughter will grow up knowing I fought for her .. let’s move on. One love!”.