Sophia Momodu, the mother of singer Davido’s first daughter, has alleged that she has not received child support from the singer in the last five years, as she responded to what she described as “false narratives” circulating about their child on social media.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Sophia said she woke up to several targeted posts aimed at portraying her daughter negatively.
She described her initial reaction as emotional but said she felt compelled to clarify the truth as “a fiercely protective mother.”
Recall that she had been dragged for allegedly not allowing her daughter Imade to attend her father’s birthday celebrations.
According to her, the child remains “happy, healthy, and well-rounded,” and anyone who has met her can confirm this.
Momodu noted that she has been the primary caregiver for the past five years and has handled all of the child’s expenses except school fees.
She revealed that the school fees have been paid by the singer’s father, the child’s paternal grandparent, for the past three years.
“I have not received child support from her father, but our child knows no lack. She is growing in a healthy environment and is very happy,” she said.
Momodu further revealed that she recently waived all outstanding child support payments and relinquished future claims.
She said the decision was mutually welcomed and one that leaves her fully financially responsible for their daughter.
She stressed that family is important to her and that she has never denied Davido access to the child, adding that she only prioritizes the girl’s safety and structured routines.
“I am grateful that my daughter has a loving relationship with both parents,” she added.
Momodu concluded by urging the public to keep her child out of “false narratives and stories,” and to channel their energy toward “more profitable and healthy” matters.
Here’s the full statement below:
“Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and unfortunately, it has also become a platform for spreading false narratives. On a recent Sunday morning, I woke up to numerous posts that were intentionally targeted at my lovely daughter and trying to portray a false image of her well being. As a fiercely protective mother, my initial reaction was emotional, but I knew that I had to stand up for my child.
It’s important to note that my daughter is a happy, healthy, and well rounded child. Anyone who has met her in person can attest to this.
To further emphasize my commitment to my daughter’s well being, I have been her primary caregiver for the past five years. I have handled all of her expenses except for school fees, which her paternal grandparent has kindly covered for the past three years. I have not received child support from her father, but our child knows no lack. She is growing in a healthy environment and is very happy.
In an effort to reaffirm my commitment to her happiness, I recently waived all outstanding child support payments and relinquished future claims. This decision has left me fully responsible for our child’s financial needs, which is a welcomed development by both parties.
Family is important to me, and I believe that it’s essential for my child to have a relationship with both parents. Just as I had with my late father, who I had cherished memories of, I have never denied her father access or a relationship.
Instead, I prioritize her safety and structured schedules.
I am grateful that my daughter has a loving relationship with both parents.
Moving forward, I kindly request that my innocent child be left out of false narratives and stories. Let’s channel our energy towards things that are more profitable and healthy.”
