{
  "id": 12130067,
  "title": "‘I will do DNA test before accepting any child’ – Singer Mayorkun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/i-will-do-dna-test-before-accepting-any-child-singer-mayorkun",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/i-will-do-dna-test-before-accepting-any-child-singer-mayorkun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian musician Mayorkun, whose real name is Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, disclosed on a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast that he plans to undergo a DNA test before accepting any child as his own. During the conversation, he also revealed his intention to sign a prenuptial agreement with his girlfriend prior to their marriage, and to conduct a DNA test every time she gives birth. Mayorkun's girlfriend expressed her disapproval of the idea, but he remains committed to the plan. The singer emphasized that if the child is indeed his, there would be no problems; however, if it turns out not to be his, he plans to make the situation public. DNA testing is gaining popularity in Nigeria, with experts advocating for it due to the rising instances of paternity fraud in the country. Several celebrities have also encouraged Nigerian men to conduct DNA tests to confirm the paternity of their children before taking on the responsibility of raising them.",
  "summary": "Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has revealed that he will conduct a DNA test before accepting any child as his own. Speaking in a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, the ‘Body Cheche’ crooner disclosed that he had already told his girlfriend about his intention to sign a prenuptial […] ‘I will do DNA test before accepting any child’ – Singer Mayorkun",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Mayorkun plans DNA test before accepting any child",
    "Girlfriend opposes DNA test plan",
    "DNA testing rising in Nigeria due to paternity fraud"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}