New twist in Davido's paternity saga as look-alike alleges he's Anu's father

A Nigerian man has injected a new twist into the ongoing paternity controversy involving music star Davido, claiming he is the biological father of Anu.

In a viral video, the man, who calls himself Davido’s “twin,” asserted that he is Anu’s real father, alleging the child’s mother mistook him for the singer due to their similar appearance.

The clip has ignited a storm of reactions online, with comments ranging from disbelief and criticism to weary humor about the protracted drama.

This development follows a public request for a DNA test for Anu, who shared her distress over being bullied by classmates doubting her paternity claims.

In response, Davido has firmly denied being her father, stating he has undergone five negative DNA tests and expressed frustration, even threatening legal action against the child’s mother.

Anu and her mother have hit back, with Anu expressing devastation over Davido’s statements.

Her mother shared purported chat screenshots, alleging Davido long ignored them due to a mistaken belief about her identity, and called for a U.S.-supervised DNA test.

Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, held a press conference to defend his son, stating Anu is not his granddaughter and detailing past DNA tests.

He also accused journalist Kemi Olunloyo of impersonating the minor online to attack Davido.

Davido subsequently thanked his father for “clearing the air” on social media.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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