Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has officially withdrawn his legal custody fight over his daughter, Imade Adeleke, bringing an emotional chapter in his personal life to an abrupt close. The announcement came after a tense session at the Lagos State High Court in Yaba, where Davido had been seeking joint custody of his first child with influencer Sophia Momodu. The singer took to social media late Friday to clarify that he never asked for full custody but only wanted to formalise shared parental rights. 

In a series of posts, Davido expressed his disappointment with how the proceedings unfolded, particularly a moment in court that he found deeply upsetting. According to his posts, the lawyer representing Sophia made a reference to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, during cross-examination a comment the singer described as a “lowest blow” and something he could not overlook. That moment, he said, influenced his decision to discontinue the case. 

Davido’s statements were firm yet reflective: “I never asked for full custody, I asked for joint custody. Nobody won, nobody lost but Imade. So I don’t know why some people are celebrating. There’s nothing to celebrate.” He insisted that Imade will grow up knowing he fought for her and emphasised that his actions were motivated by love and concern for her well-being rather than headline-grabbing victories. 

The custody battle had drawn significant public attention since it began, with fans and media closely following each development. Courtroom exchanges became a focus of online conversation, especially after reports that emotions ran high during cross-examination and that Davido clashed with the opposing legal team. While the case has now been dropped, observers note that the singer’s social media posts underscored his frustration with the dynamics of the courtroom and his desire to prioritise his daughter’s emotional stability. 

For now, Davido has stepped away from the litigation, calling on both parents to move forward for Imade’s sake. His decision to withdraw doesn’t erase the seriousness of the dispute, but it reflects a moment where the public-facing legal fight gives way to a more private focus on co-parenting with the singer stressing that no one truly “win” in such personal matters.