Ogechi Eleana wants DNA test for Kwam 1's daughter

The woman claiming to be the mother of Fuji music star Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde's daughter, Ogechi Eleana, has said she is willing to take a DNA test to confirm the paternity of her 12-year-old daughter, Azizat. She also denied that she has sued the singer.

Ms Eleana shared these details during an interview with Feel Right News TV on YouTube on Monday. This comes amid the heated discussions following Kwam 1's performance of “Sara Ni,” the claims of her suing him, and the ongoing paternity issue.

The debate picked up steam in recent weeks after Ms Eleana accused Kwam 1 of getting her pregnant, abandoning her and their daughter, and cutting off all contact. This led to many Nigerians on social media calling on the Fuji musician to respond to the claims or agree to a DNA test.

According to PREMIUM TIMES, Kwam 1, who is 69 years old, has not confirmed knowing Ms Eleana or their relationship. He seemed to brush off the allegations during a live performance, stating, “Anybody with an unnecessary pregnancy is a gift.”

Although Kwam 1’s saxophonist, Olawale Adekoya, denied that the comments were aimed at Ms Eleana and her daughter, the remarks sparked a lot of backlash online.

DNA test

In her challenge for a paternity test, Ms Eleana expressed that she has nothing to hide and is ready to have her daughter tested.

“If it’s a DNA issue, I’m open to it; let’s do a DNA test. That’s not a big deal; my daughter is here, and I’ll take her for testing.

“I’ll clear that matter; let him come and do the DNA test. All this while, I’ve been busy trying to move forward in life,” she said.

Court claims

Ms Eleana also addressed claims that she had taken Kwam 1 to court over claims of abandoning their daughter.

She stated that she is not looking to sue the Fuji musician and is focused on raising her daughter despite the surrounding controversy. However, she mentioned that some people believed to be acting for the singer recently reached out to her. They asked about her daughter’s school preferences and wanted a copy of her National Identification Number (NIN), among other details.

“Another issue I heard about was a claim that I took Kwam 1 to court. I am not a troublesome person. There’s no truth to the claim that I dragged him and my child to court. I don’t know where that came from. I’m not aware of it. I appreciate whatever help I receive, no matter how small. Nigerians are already standing up for me and for me.

“With all this support, why would I overdo things and start dragging him to court? Someone came to ask about her preferred school through one of his workers and collected a duplicate of her NIN. When we made the photocopy, we gave it to him. He also asked her to list what she needed, so she wrote down school bags, school shoes and similar items,” she said.

‘Sara Ni’ controversy

Ms Eleana also mentioned that other kids have teased her daughter after the viral “Sara Ni” performance, but she chose not to retaliate.

She explained that a customer first showed her the performance video, where she noticed one of Kwam 1’s band members whispering to him before he made the controversial remark.

“So, what I want to pardon him a bit for is that he did not really plan to behave that way on stage. Maybe he got carried away or was intoxicated by his own music. A young man whispered in his ear, and he picked it up, followed the lyrics and began performing it.

“I didn’t want to make an issue out of it, but I wish my daughter had never seen it.

“What touched me most was when she complained that a girl had been bullying her. Then the girl’s father repeated it within my hearing, saying, ‘Sara ni, Sara ni.’ My daughter held my hand and said, ‘Let’s go.’ I wanted to confront them, but she told me, ‘Mummy, leave it.’”

As of the time of this report, Kwam 1 has not released a formal statement regarding Ms Eleana’s recent comments or her request for a DNA test.