Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reunited with his first daughter Imade Adeleke after a prolonged custody dispute with her mother, Sophia Momodu.
The singer shared heartwarming photos and videos of the reunion on his Instagram story on Wednesday, describing it as the "Best day of my life." The images showed father and daughter posing with peace signs while Imade danced happily beside him.
The custody dispute between Davido and Sophia reportedly began in 2024 when the singer accused Sophia of blocking his access to their daughter despite fulfilling his financial obligations. Sophia, on her part, opposed Davido's custody request, citing concerns over his lifestyle and referencing the tragic loss of his son Ifeanyi in 2022.
Fans React to the Reunion
The reunion has sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media. Many celebrated the father-daughter reunion, while others expressed varied opinions about Sophia's decision to allow Davido access to their daughter.
A user with the handle @motivational_atmosphere commented: "Thank you Jesus. God bless you Sophia and David. The devil didn't win on this. Thank you dear God."
@dutch wrote: "I'll always celebrate a father who chooses and fights to be present."
@mercyjames23 observed: "Whenever this guy is with Imade, you will see genuine laughter, deep sincere and obvious happiness, truly, Imade and Davido have stronger bond, thank u Sophia."
However, not all reactions were positive. One user with the handle @help!!!!!!!!!!, criticized the singer: "After refusing to pay Imade's school fees for 3 years, now you want to use her for clout. This is what Sophia complained about in the court."
Another user, @miere_ave, suggested: "Imade's mom is smart, she needs some cash to celebrate Imade's birthday so she needs Davido, smart moves. I'm so happy, daddy and his girls, God bless everyone that made this possible."
The reunion marks a significant moment for both Davido and Imade, potentially signaling a new chapter in their relationship following the custody dispute that has kept them apart.
