Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has found herself at the center of controversy following her comments about Afrobeats superstar Davido and his family. The situation unfolded after Davido’s first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, publicly accused him of neglecting their daughter, Imade. In response, Sarah Martins shared a social media post addressing the issue of absentee fathers, which many interpreted as a direct criticism of Davido.
Although Martins clarified that her post was not specifically about Davido, the inclusion of Sophia Momodu’s photo led to widespread backlash from fans and social media users. Facing mounting criticism, she issued a public apology to Davido and his family, particularly his cousin Clark Adeleke, stating that she never intended any disrespect.
Despite her apology, the incident has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of public figures when commenting on sensitive family matters. Martins’ involvement in the situation highlights the complexities of navigating personal opinions and public perception in the age of social media.
The controversy began when actress Sarah Martins shared a social media post suggesting that Davido’s new restaurant should have been opened in his wife Chioma’s name, given her culinary skills. She wrote:
“I honestly feel Davido’s restaurant should have been opened for Chioma or probably in her name… ‘5ive Star Restaurant by Chef Chi’ would have made more sense.”
Davido responded sharply in the comments:
“U no get sense… no restaurant was opened that was a promotional campaign with @foodcourt_app for my album.. now take my wife’s picture off page.”
This exchange quickly went viral, with fans praising Davido for defending his wife and setting the record straight.
For a visual recap of the incident, you can watch the following video
