Davido unfollows Dele Momodu amid ongoing family tension

Nigerian music star Davido has sparked fresh conversation online after quietly unfollowing media mogul Dele Momodu on Instagram, a move that has drawn attention amid ongoing family tensions.

Recent checks on the social media platform show that Davido is no longer following Momodu, who is the uncle of his first daughter’s mother, Sophia Momodu. As of the time of filing this report, Dele Momodu continues to follow the singer.

The development comes just hours after the Ovation magazine publisher shared a post on Instagram aimed at calming public concerns surrounding the family dispute.

In the update, Momodu reassured followers that there was no cause for alarm, stating that conversations were ongoing behind the scenes and expressing optimism that the issues would be resolved amicably.

Though neither party has publicly addressed the unfollow, fans have interpreted the move as significant, given the strained dynamics that have played out in recent months.

The social media action follows a dramatic week at the Lagos State High Court, where Davido was reportedly involved in a tense exchange during cross-examination proceedings related to the custody dispute.

The singer had earlier sought shared custody of his daughter in 2024, a move that reportedly deepened disagreements between the parties involved.

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The situation is further complicated by the reported fallout between Sophia Momodu and her uncle, Dele Momodu. In 2023, Sophia was said to have distanced herself from him over his public support for the Adeleke family.

In previous public comments, Momodu disclosed that Sophia had largely been responsible for the day-to-day care of the child when Davido sought joint custody.

He also revealed that he attempted to mediate the dispute by involving key members of the Adeleke family, including Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, and his father, Deji Adeleke.

As of press time, neither Davido nor Dele Momodu has issued an official statement regarding the Instagram development. However, the subtle social media move has intensified public interest in what remains a sensitive and closely watched family matter.

Observers note that while unfollowing someone online may appear minor, in high-profile disputes it often signals deeper undercurrents — particularly when legal proceedings and family relationships intersect in the public eye.