Queen Dami, the ex-wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo State, Oba Lamidi Adeyeye, has hit back at claims made by his daughter, Adeyemi Adebisi Aminat, regarding the paternity of her child. The bitter war of words between the two women has attracted significant attention on social media, as personal and royal family matters are laid bare in the public eye.
Adebisi Aminat recently used her social media platform to lash out at Dami, accusing her of hypocrisy over a paternity dispute. She claimed that Dami, who has publicly questioned the paternity of others’ children, had her own child in dubious circumstances. According to Aminat, the former queen had “purchased” her child from Port Harcourt, an accusation that sent shockwaves through the public.
“There’s no need to stay silent when the truth is clear,” Adebisi posted. “The fact that no one in the palace has spoken doesn’t mean they don’t know the truth. We have all the blood tests and evidence. The Alaafin’s throne is not to be disrespected,” she added, addressing the ongoing scandal.
In an immediate and fiery response, Queen Dami denied the allegations and accused Adebisi of harboring personal animosity toward her. Dami explained that their relationship had always been strained during her time in the palace, claiming that Adebisi never liked her.
“Let me set the record straight: when I was in the palace, we never got along. She never liked me, and this is just a continuation of her attacks,” Dami said in a statement released to the press.
Dami’s retort didn’t stop there. She went on to allege that during her marriage to the late king, she was not allowed to work, which led her to secretly sell fabrics online, a venture she claimed the Alaafin knew nothing about. She pointed to these actions as a way of asserting her independence while still adhering to her role as a royal consort.
Furthermore, Dami addressed Adebisi’s comments about her child’s paternity, asserting that she was more than willing to prove her son’s legitimacy. “I am ready to take a DNA test. Let the truth come out. If you want to talk about children, let’s talk about the facts,” Dami said, directly challenging the accusations against her son.
Queen Dami also didn’t hold back when responding to Adebisi’s suggestion that she was “shaming” others over paternity issues. She reminded the royal family that her own situation was not without challenges. “She’s also not in a man’s house after two kids. What does that tell you?” Dami quipped, implying that Adebisi’s own personal situation was no better than hers.
The former queen’s remarks have ignited even more debate in the public sphere, as fans and critics alike take sides in the bitter family dispute. It’s clear that the drama surrounding the late monarch’s family is far from over.
Royal Family Tensions: The History Behind the Conflict
The tension between Queen Dami and the royal family traces back to the period of her marriage to Oba Lamidi Adeyeye. According to various sources close to the palace, her marriage to the king ended under controversial circumstances, with Dami allegedly violating palace rules. She later blamed her actions on frustration and misguided advice from friends, which led to her leaving the palace.
Dami’s exit was a source of public intrigue, particularly given the high-profile nature of her marriage to the monarch. Despite the initial fallout, it was reported that she and the Alaafin never reconciled before his passing in April 2022.
Following the king’s death, Queen Dami moved on with popular Nigerian musician Portable, whose relationship with the former queen has become the subject of intense speculation. Portable himself confirmed the relationship in an interview in 2023, further fanning the flames of controversy surrounding Dami’s personal life.
“I never disrespected the Alaafin,” Dami had told reporters earlier this year, reflecting on her time with the king and her subsequent move. “But life goes on. I’ve moved on with someone who respects and understands me.”
Despite Dami’s claims that she had left the palace due to personal reasons, Adebisi’s social media post appears to suggest that her exit might not have been entirely voluntary. The accusation of paternity fraud, coming so soon after the king’s death, only adds fuel to the fire.
Public Reaction and Further Developments
Since the latest round of accusations, the social media battle between Dami and Adebisi has intensified, with both women gaining supporters who believe in their respective versions of the story. On one side, Queen Dami’s defenders argue that she was a victim of palace rules and a controlling marriage, while others believe Adebisi is merely defending the family’s honor and legacy.
Legal experts have weighed in on the situation, suggesting that if Dami is serious about clearing her name regarding the paternity dispute, a formal DNA test might be the only way to end the debate once and for all. Whether or not such a test will take place remains uncertain.
In the larger context of Nigerian royal families, this public feud highlights the increasing trend of personal matters being exposed on social media. While some argue that this transparency is empowering, others believe it undermines the dignity and respect traditionally associated with royalty.
