The long-running and often explosive custody dispute between Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, has spawned yet another high-stakes legal confrontation—this time pitting the singer against Momodu’s own counsel.
Mrs. Ebelechukwu Egeonu Enedah, a partner at the Lagos-based firm Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors and the lead lawyer representing Momodu in the ongoing battle over their daughter Imade Adeleke, has issued a formal pre-action notice to Davido, signaling her intent to commence legal proceedings against him personally.
The notice, dated February 24, 2026, demands damages of ₦1 billion (approximately $600,000+ USD at current exchange rates) for alleged defamation, cyberbullying, harassment, and threats to life directed at her.
According to the letter—circulated widely on social media and confirmed by multiple sources , the grievances stem from Davido’s conduct during a February 12, 2026, court session at the Lagos State High Court in Yaba (Suit No: LD/1587PMC/2024, David Adeleke v. Sophia Momodu).
Enedah alleges that the musician became “aggressive and verbally abusive” toward her while she was conducting cross-examination on behalf of her client. When the court reportedly directed him to apologize, he refused.
The alleged misconduct did not end in the courtroom. Enedah claims Davido subsequently took to his Twitter (X) and Instagram accounts to post disparaging remarks about her, including labeling her the “worst lawyer ever.”
These posts, she asserts, incited a barrage of online abuse from the singer’s large and fervent fanbase—known as the 30BG—resulting in death threats, harassment messages, and other forms of intimidation directed at her and her family.
The lawyer further contends that the social media attacks exposed her to genuine fears for her personal safety and professional reputation, and that defamatory statements were amplified through interviews she gave to at least two major national newspapers.
In addition to the ₦1 billion compensation claim for emotional distress, reputational harm, and related damages, the pre-action notice outlines several non-monetary demands:
– An immediate and unequivocal public retraction of all allegedly defamatory posts and statements made on social media platforms.
– A formal, widely published public apology acknowledging the harm caused.
– An undertaking that Davido, along with his associates, followers, and supporters, will cease any further harassment, intimidation, threats, or unwanted contact directed at Enedah, her family, or her professional practice.
Davido initially filed for joint custody and unrestricted access to Imade in 2024, amid accusations and counter-accusations that have played out both in court and across social media for years. He dramatically withdrew the custody suit earlier this year following contentious courtroom exchanges—reportedly triggered in part by references to the tragic 2022 death of his son Ifeanyi during proceedings—announcing he was stepping back from the legal fight.
Momodu, who shares custody of the now-10-year-old Imade, has consistently maintained that her priority remains the child’s welfare amid repeated allegations of inconsistent child support and online smear campaigns.
Legal experts following the matter note that ₦1 billion claims in defamation and cyberbullying cases are increasingly common in Nigeria’s courts as a means of seeking substantial deterrence, though actual awards often fall far below demanded figures unless egregious and well-proven harm is demonstrated.
Whether this matter proceeds to full litigation or resolves through negotiation remains to be seen—but in the high-profile world of Davido and Momodu, few expect the drama to fade quietly.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Sophie Momodu’s lawyer has filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against Davido, accusing him of defamation, cyberbullying, and threats to life following aggressive courtroom behaviour and targeted online attacks on her lawyer.
The suit demands a public apology, retraction of posts, and substantial damages, marking a serious legal escalation in their long-running custody dispute over their daughter.
