Following criticisms over his demand for joint custody of his 8-year-old daughter, Imade, Davido took to his Instagram story to clarify what joint custody means.
The singer explained that joint custody allows both parents access to the child, whereas sole custody means only one parent has access.
Joint Custody – Both parents will have access to the child. Sole Custody – Only a single parent will have access to the child,” Davido wrote.
The custody dispute began when Davido, ahead of his traditional wedding to Chioma, filed for joint custody, accusing Sophia of denying him access to their daughter and extorting money. Sophia countered these claims, alleging Davido abandoned Imade because she refused to sleep with him and citing his controversial lifestyle and their son Ifeanyi’s death as reasons against joint custody.
The public response to the custody battle has been mixed, with many supporting Sophia, viewing her as a strong single mother, while others criticize her for allegedly exploiting Davido’s personal tragedies and refusing to co-parent amicably.
Amid this controversy, a resurfaced video from 2022 showed Sophia expressing her fear of raising Imade alone, which has added to the divided opinions online. Social media reactions have varied, with some sympathizing with Sophia and others accusing her of manipulating the situation.
In a surprising turn, Sophia shared a WhatsApp conversation with Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, who emphasized the importance of joint custody for Imade’s well-being. He assured her of Davido’s continued financial support, including school fees, medical expenses, and a monthly upkeep of N1 million, but Sophia claimed these were insufficient.
Davido’s father’s involvement sparked further debate, with some criticizing Sophia for involving him in their dispute, while others questioned the adequacy of the financial provisions.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, Davido and Chioma were seen partying in Houston, leading to mixed reactions from netizens. Some criticized their perceived lack of responsibility, while others defended their right to enjoy their lives despite the custody battle.
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