She accused Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, of conduct that allegedly harmed her professional reputation and exposed her to online attacks.
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – The mother of popular singer, Davido’s first child, Sophia Momodu, has demanded N1 billion in damages from the artiste over alleged defamation, harassment and cyberbullying.
This development is part of the fallout of a custody dispute between Davido and Momodu over their daughter, Imade, in February this year. Shortly after the proceedings, the singer announced via social media that he was withdrawing his custody application.
In a letter written on her behalf by Ebelechukwu Enedah, a partner at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, dated February 24. She accused Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, of conduct that allegedly harmed her professional reputation and exposed her to online attacks.
Enedah claimed that the singer’s public comments led to reputational damage, emotional distress and security concerns, saying, “The aggregate effect of your conduct has been devastating.”
“To publicly brand a lawyer of her standing as ‘the worst lawyer ever’ is not the expression of grievance. It is a deliberate and malicious act of reputational destruction,” the letter read.
“It is equally settled that proceedings concerning the custody and welfare of a minor are not fit for public commentary, sensationalism, or social media spectacle,” it stated.
The development follows a heated court session in February in the custody dispute between Davido and Momodu over their daughter, Imade. Shortly after the proceedings, the singer announced via social media that he was withdrawing his custody application.
Davido had earlier accused the lawyer of referencing his late son during court proceedings, describing it as a “low blow,” and subsequently shared her name online.
Enedah demanded that the singer immediately cease making public comments about her or the case while the matter remains before the court and requested a public apology alongside a retraction across his verified social media platforms and in at least two widely circulated national newspapers.
The letter warned that failure to comply within seven days would result in legal action at the Lagos State High Court to enforce the claims, including the N1 billion compensation sought.