Mother of singer's first daughter faces fresh online attacks after Snapchat dance video following withdrawal of custody case
Just days after Afrobeats superstar Davido announced he was withdrawing his custody case against Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first daughter Imade has found herself at the centre of a fresh wave of online vitriol—this time triggered by a seemingly innocuous Snapchat video of her dancing.
A viral social media post has catalogued a series of accusations against Momodu, resurrecting tensions from the highly publicised legal battle that concluded earlier this week when Davido declared he never sought full custody but rather joint custody, and dropped the case after what he described as a "low blow" courtroom reference to his late son.
The Accusations
The post, which has since garnered thousands of engagements, lists multiple grievances against the 28-year-old mother of one:
"28 years old babe dating a 21 year old superstar. Got pregnant for him, goes round the media saying he should be paying for your lifestyle not just his child. Made statements that financial abuse is domestic abuse when you asked for ridiculous amount of money. Made him look like a deadbeat. Made silly statements when he proposed to another lady. Mock him but still wants his money. Refuse joint custody where he can spend more time with the child. And now you're dancing on Snapchat. We have to bring back shame in this country."
The post reflects the intensity of public sentiment surrounding one of Nigeria's most scrutinised co-parenting relationships, with supporters of both sides continuing to clash online.
Context of the Conflict
The renewed attacks come days after Davido took to X (formerly Twitter) to explain his decision to withdraw the custody case. In a series of posts, the singer clarified that he had never sought full custody of 10-year-old Imade, but rather joint custody with Momodu.
"I never asked for full custody… I asked for joint custody," he wrote. "Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade… so I don't know why some people are celebrating… there's nothing to celebrate."
Davido revealed that his decision to drop the case was influenced by a courtroom moment he found deeply inappropriate—when opposing counsel referenced his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, who died in October 2022 at age three.
"I've decided to drop the case because when I was spanking that lawyer in the courtroom… she would get so frustrated… until she brought out her last card — my deceased son. That's a no no! Lowest blow!" he disclosed.
The Financial Dispute
The custody battle had previously laid bare financial disagreements between the parties. Court documents from the original 2024 filing revealed that Davido sought "unrestricted access" to Imade, while Momodu's response asserted she had never denied him access to their daughter.
The reference to "financial abuse" in the viral post stems from arguments made during the legal proceedings, though specific details of the financial arrangements sought by either party have not been fully disclosed.
The Snapchat Video
The catalyst for the latest backlash appears to be a video Momodu shared on Snapchat showing her dancing—an act critics have seized upon as evidence of insensitivity following the legal drama. Supporters, however, argue she is entitled to live her life regardless of online opinion.
Public Reaction Divided
The anonymous post has drawn sharply polarised responses. Some users echoed its sentiments, calling for greater accountability from public figures in co-parenting arrangements. Others defended Momodu's right to privacy and criticised what they described as a targeted online witch hunt.
One user commented: "Why is a grown woman being dragged for dancing on her own page? The case is over. Let her be."
Another wrote: "The way some of you talk about Sophia is disturbing. She is the mother of his child, not his enemy. This constant dragging is unhealthy."
Unanswered Questions
With Davido having withdrawn the case and both parties now apparently moving forward, the public may never know the full details of what transpired behind closed doors. What remains clear is that Imade Adeleke, now 10 years old, is at the centre of a co-parenting relationship that continues to play out under the harsh glare of social media scrutiny.
Davido's final words on the matter were characteristically concise: "My daughter will grow up knowing I fought for her… let's move on. One love."
Whether the online attacks on her mother will cease remains to be seen.
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