Custody Quarrel: Davido’s Drama with Sophia Momodu Eclipses Chivido2024
In a courtroom drama that ensued between Nigerian music star Davido and Sophia Momodu, his baby mama, the pair found themselves in trouble over who takes custody of their daughter.
The intense legal battle involved arguments and counter-arguments. With both accusing each other in a dramatic way that depicted a movie set directed by the world best director.
This is coming just a few days after Davido had a talk-of-the-town wedding where he married his longtime sweetheart.
Chioma Rowland became Davido’s wife after years of a relationship that had a promise of marriage. The marriage that was tagged, ‘a promise fulfilled’ by the fans of the music star, took over the country’s social media space.
The marriage came after Davido and Chioma lost their son, Ifeanyi. But the joy of finally going into marriage is assurance that more will come.
instead of continuing to enjoy a remarkable experience of marital rite, Davido is back to the court where he now faces uncertainty in the case with his baby mama.
What Happened
The estranged Sophia Momodu, in a 102-paragraph counter-affidavit at the Lagos State High Court in Yaba, is strongly opposed to Davido’s demand for joint custody of their daughter. She is asking the court to throw away Davido’s application on reasons outlined in her counter-affidavit.
Her counter-application contains strong allegations, including claims that the superstar has stopped paying their daughter’s school fees after she refused to comply with certain private demands.
She had said through her social media handle that Davido began to act strangely after she denied him questionable conjugal right she demanded. Davido is not officially married to Sophia even though they have a daughter.
The filings before the court underscore controversies and deep lying disagreements between the two parents. Their relationship has been strained to the point that internal concessions were no longer possible.
Clash of Accusations
Sophia in the court filings detailed that issue began between the two after she resisted Davido’s dictates, which led to the music super start stopping all the financial supports he has been giving for the child’s school.
She further deatiled that since Davido stopped sending financial support, she has been the only person taking care of their daughter and making the needed sacrifice to ensure the well-being of the child.
She also said that Davido’s demands were selfish and self-serving just to please his ego. And that the decision by Davido has negatively impacted the overall well-being of their daughter, posing a minor risk to her life.
Sophia is trying to paint a picture of a dishonourable father to give her edge in the case. The claims are enormous and could be detrimental to Davido’s success in the matter.
Davido’s Position
Davido doesn’t feel safe giving Sophia the support she needs because of her character or willingness to be independent. She wants to boss her life, and Davido believes she uses his money aimed for child support to live the way she wants.
People close to Davido disclosed that Davido wants to be in charge because he is forwarding millions into Sophia’s account and clearly knows she takes advantage of the situation.
Davido’s decision to seek joint custody is to enable him directly take care of their daughter and block Sophia’s financial advantage or stop her from using the child as a leverage, hence she doesn’t want to submit to Davido.
Davido is reportedly willing to settle the matter out of court but on favourable terms. There is a feeling the case would go in his favor simply because he is asking for joint custody, which is his parental right.
Critics and Proponents
Davido is not new to public debacle and has faced criticisms throughout his career. While Critics say that Davido is not putting first the mental and emotional security of his daughter by making her a public matter, proponents say that Davido has the absolute right to seek parental role in his daughter’s life.
His daughter’s name is out there in public, but the quest is for a right to be a father. Nobody knows yet how the high-profile case would impact the child.
Social media has had debates, with Sophia Momodu stoking up most of it with her public spat that he rejected s*x and being controlled by the music star led to the case. Davido has largely kept calm while the case goes on.
Analysts’ Position
Analysts following the case have come to a clear and unanimous conclusion that celebrities are often embroiled in such case because of their worth and influence. Saying that most women often want to take advantage of stars.
They also said it’s absolutely normal for parents to drag or fight for specific roles in their child’s life.
However, they believe internal agreements or settlements are best for the future of the child. It’s better for parents to engage in concessions that would benefit the child and bring about stability than public spats and legal battles.
The court will take decision after assessing the evidence and submissions of the lawyers, but majorly, a decision they deem beneficial for the child.
What’s Next?
The case was adjourned after proceedings, but there is still time for out of court settlement. Sophia must avoid further social media posts to enable consultations to yield positive results.
On the next hearing, the presentation of evidence will continue and witnesses cross-examined if brought by both.
The case is yet to be predicted, but there is a popular belief that Davido will emerge victorious because it’s his right to seek joint custody of his child.
The case is a high-profile case media companies and social media users would like to go on and continue to make headlines and discussions, but it also shows the changing culture of parenting in the world. The complexities of child custody cases and the management of relationships that produced a child out of wedlock.
The question of co-parenting is a difficult one that has left parents scrambling for definitions in the court.
Whatsoever happens, it’s good for child parenting issue to be settled at home where both parties can be happy with their own concessions than a court enforced concessions.
