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Sophia Momodu recalls backlash over pregnancy outside marriage

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 13:47 UTC
Sophia Momodu recalls backlash over pregnancy outside marriage
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Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s first child, has spoken about the criticism she faced after becoming pregnant outside marriage. She described the experience in the context of being the daughter of a pastor in Nigeria, according to Punch Nigeria.

Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s first child, has recalled the backlash she faced after becoming pregnant outside marriage, Punch Nigeria reports. Momodu discussed the experience as the daughter of a pastor in Nigeria, where the circumstances of her pregnancy attracted criticism. The supplied report describes her comments as a recollection of the stigma and public reaction she experienced at the time.

It does not provide further details about when the comments were made, the specific criticism she received, or her wider account of the events. No additional reactions or statements are included in the available source material.

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