Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has revealed that he wants both a prenuptial agreement and a DNA test to be part of his plans before starting a family. He made the comments while discussing relationships, marriage, trust, and fatherhood during a podcast conversation. Mayorkun said he had already told his girlfriend that he would want a prenup and a DNA test if they eventually marry and have a child.
Mayorkun said the conversation did not go down well with his partner, who became upset when he raised the issue. He told his girlfriend that he would want a prenup and a DNA test when she gives him a child, just to be sure. According to the singer, his desire for a DNA test is about having certainty over the biological paternity of a child rather than waiting until a dispute arises.
The singer went further to reveal that he had considered conducting the test without informing the mother. He also said he would make the outcome public if the test showed that the child was not biologically his. Mayorkun stated that if it's his child, there would be no issues, but if not, everybody will hear about it.
Mayorkun's comments come amid an ongoing public conversation in Nigeria about paternity testing, trust in relationships, and the circumstances under which men should seek DNA confirmation of their biological children. His remarks have since drawn attention because of his admission that he could conduct a paternity test secretly and publicly reveal the result if the child turned out not to be his.
A prenuptial agreement, commonly called a prenup, is a legal agreement entered into by a couple before marriage that can set out how certain financial assets and obligations would be handled if the marriage ends. Mayorkun linked his position on DNA testing to his desire for a prenuptial agreement, suggesting that he wants certain issues to be settled before marriage rather than after a relationship runs into serious problems.
The singer's comments do not establish that his current girlfriend has been unfaithful or that he has any specific reason to doubt her fidelity. They reflect the conditions he says he wants in place before having children. Mayorkun, however, did not say that he currently has a child or that he has discovered that any child he has raised is not biologically his.
Mayorkun's discussion on the podcast has sparked a national conversation about trust, relationships, and paternity testing in Nigeria. His statements have raised questions about the role of DNA testing in relationships and the extent to which individuals should go to ensure the paternity of their children.
Key points
- Mayorkun wants a prenup and DNA test before having children.
- His girlfriend got upset over the proposal.
- He considers conducting a secret DNA test and making the outcome public if the child is not biologically his.
