Nigerian singer, Davido has filed a lawsuit seeking joint custody of his daughter, Imade, against Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child. Filed at the Lagos State High Court on April 17, 2024, the suit (tagged LD/1587PMC/2024) lists Mr. David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido) as the applicant and Ms. Sophia Momodu as the respondent.
According to Punch Newspapers, Davido is requesting “unfettered and unrestricted access” to Imade. In his motion, supported by lawyers Dr. Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah, and others, Davido detailed the financial provisions he has made for his daughter. He emphasized his consistent payment of Imade’s school fees to ensure she receives a quality education without any interruptions.
Davido also mentioned purchasing an apartment in a secured condominium community in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, specifically for Sophia and Imade. However, Sophia allegedly refused this arrangement and insisted that Davido continue to pay N5,000,000 annually for a rented residence instead.
In terms of transportation, Davido stated that he provided a Range Rover SUV for Sophia and Imade’s use, but when Sophia claimed it was not in good condition, she failed to inform him directly. To address this, Davido provided an additional vehicle, a Highlander SUV, and also gave Sophia N5.8 million for the Range Rover’s repair. Thus, she had two vehicles at her disposal.
Despite these efforts, Davido contends that Sophia continues to make unreasonable demands, which he describes as attempts to “frustrate him.” He also mentioned his financial contributions toward the rent of Sophia’s current residence with their daughter, stating that his attempts to support Imade’s overall well-being have been met with continuous and excessive demands from Sophia.