Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has withdrawn from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade, following what he described as distressing developments during court proceedings.
In a post shared on X late Friday, the singer clarified that he had not sought full custody of his daughter, contrary to public speculation, but had requested joint custody.
“I never asked for full custody … I asked for joint custody. Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade … so I don’t know why some pple r celebrating. There’s nothing to celebrate,” he wrote.
Davido disclosed that he decided to discontinue the case after references were allegedly made in court to his late son, a move he described as deeply upsetting. He characterised the development as a “lowest blow,” stating that it influenced his decision to step away from the legal battle.
The singer maintained that his actions were motivated by love and responsibility toward his daughter, expressing confidence that his efforts would be recognised in the future.
“My daughter will grow up knowing I fought for her … let’s move on. One love!” he added.
In a separate post on his Instagram story, Davido criticised the opposing legal team, alleging unprofessional conduct during the proceedings.
The development followed earlier social media posts by Lagos-based lawyer Maruf Muhammed, who reported tense moments during a session at the Lagos State High Court in Yaba. According to him, the hearing related to the custody of Imade.
The custody dispute between Davido and his daughter’s mother has drawn significant public attention in recent months, with fans and observers urging both parties to prioritise peaceful co-parenting in the interest of the child.