Afrobeats star Davido has refuted allegations suggesting he is the father of a teenage girl who recently demanded a DNA test to confirm her paternity.

The singer clarified that he has never been involved in any personal relationship with the girl’s mother, adding that his first and only interaction with them occurred during the DNA testing exercise.

Davido revealed that a total of five DNA tests were carried out across different medical centers

He explained that he personally selected three of the hospitals, while the girl and her mother chose the remaining two.

According to him, all the test results unanimously showed that he is not the child’s biological father.

He described the entire episode as emotionally taxing and accused the girl’s mother of inappropriate conduct, while emphasising that he does not blame the teenager for the situation.

“This is the last time I will speak on this matter,” the singer said, insisting that the issue should be considered settled based on the medical findings.

Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of singer Davido’s alleged teenage daughter, Aanu Adeleke, has finally broken her silence on her daughter’s DNA test controversy.

Speaking amid the ongoing controversy in a statement shared on her daughter’s Instagram page, Aanu Adeleke’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, who revealed that she met Davido at HQClub, accused the singer of abandoning her because he thought she was a prostitute.

Ayo also countered the singer’s DNA claim, explaining that Davido’s father only took them to a laboratory for the test and not a hospital.

While tagging the test results as fake, she said: “Dr Deji Adeleke took us to a lab, not a hospital, where Anu’s blood was drawn in 2014, then discarded behind our backs, and a fake result was printed.

Nigerian megastar Wizkid has become the first African artist to exceed 10 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. This milestone, confirmed by industry trackers, cements his status as a trailblazer who has propelled African music onto the international stage.

Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, his journey from rising star to the face of Afrobeats and subsequently global stardom is a testament to his innovative sound, strategic collaborations, constant evolution, and massive fanbase.

This record-breaking feat arrives amid a surge in Afrobeats’ popularity, with Wizkid at the forefront. As of early January 2026, Wizkid boasts more than 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His catalogue continues to resonate with fans worldwide, blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary R&B, dancehall, and pop elements.

His streams have been bolstered by a mix of solo hits, features, and albums that have amassed billions of plays.

Wizkid’s ascent to this Spotify pinnacle began in the early 2010s with his debut album Superstar (2011), which introduced infectious tracks like “Holla at Your Boy” and “Don’t Dull,” establishing him as the next big thing.

However, it was his 2014 single “Ojuelegba” that truly marked a turning point, not just for his career but for the entire Afrobeats movement. “Ojuelegba” captured the raw hustle of urban life in Nigeria, blending heartfelt lyrics with infectious rhythms. It became an anthem for dreamers, hustlers, and underdogs across Africa. With over 100 million streams on Spotify, “Ojuelegba” was the first Afrobeats track to attract major mainstream artists for a remix, featuring Drake and Skepta in 2015, which unlocked unprecedented international awareness and critical acclaim for the genre.

This remix propelled Afrobeats into global conversations and is rightfully considered one of the greatest Afrobeats songs of all time.

The influx of Nigerians in diaspora and tourists into the country has sparked a surge in the local and global streaming of Nigerian music.
Detty December is Nigeria’s annual homecoming season, where Nigerians from all around the globe and tourists come to partake in the festivities and culture that shape the festive season.

This influx of people into the country has led to a spike in both the local and global streaming of Nigerian music. According to data provided by Spotify, the music concerts, countless events, and merriments have heated up the consumption of Nigerian music.

Tracking the Spotify data from 2024, between 1 December 2024 and 5 January 2025, there was a 55% surge in local streaming and a 15% increase globally, compared to average daily consumption across the rest of the year (1 January to 14 November 2024).

The data reflects how end-of-year travel, reunions, and live events translate into digital listening momentum.

The spike is not confined to December alone. In the first two weeks of November 2025 (1 to 14 November), Nigerian tracks already showed a lift versus the January to October 2025 daily average: +23% locally and +12% globally. The early rise signals anticipation-led listening, as fans begin building soundtracks, revisiting favourites, and preparing for the month ahead.

While Lagos remains a key centre of gravity for Detty December, the season has become increasingly regional and global.

Spotify data highlights Accra among the biggest contributors to the uplift, reinforcing Ghana’s role in the Detty December story, alongside additional hubs including Nairobi, Kampala, New York, and Nuremberg.

The pattern reflects a broader reality: when West Africans move, returning, visiting, or linking up across cities, the music moves with them.