Renowned Nigerian media personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, famously known as OAP Do2dtun, has marked his daughter Fioreyimika’s 8th birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing his emotions over their separation amid a continuing custody battle.
Via his timeline, Do2dtun posted a touching video capturing joyful moments with his daughters before his publicized dispute with his estranged wife, Taiwo Oyebanjo, who is sister to Nigerian singer D’banj.
The video was accompanied by a heartfelt note expressing his deep longing for his daughter and strong hope for a reunion. The media personality also prayed for Fioreyimika’s success, affirming his faith and patience as he awaits their reunion
He wrote, “FIOREYIMIKA, You are 8 today. Wherever God has led you to, you will succeed there against all odds. As for Daddy, I will be here waiting, aging well and praying for you. Till we meet again. Happy Birthday to my very goofy one & carbon copy.”
Recall that Do2dtun and his ex-wife Taiwo Oyebanjo have been in a custody battle over his two daughters, as he claims she has deprived him of meeting his children.
However, his emotional notes to Fioreyimika took over the social media space as netizens shared their thoughts via comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
logicalillogically said, “Really sad to be deprived of access to your own children when you’re not a danger to them. This should not be allowed. Adults can mess up but the children shouldn’t have to suffer.”
heydolapocooks said, “Thank God for the Internet at least….The children will grow up to see how their father fought for them.”
zekks_ said, “Co-parenting can work. Just because husband and wife have had an acrimonious divorce doesn’t mean both can not coparent seamlessly. I hope husband and wife can find a middle ground: kids should not suffer for a divorce. They need both parents.”
finnah_bah said, “Her children are going to grow up hating there mum, no matter the issues between you and your man don’t deprived your kids from seeing there dad especially when he has never denied the kids, those kids will grow up and see how there dad fourth to be in there life’s.”
kiitfoundation said, “Loving your child from afar is one of the hardest things to do, happy birthday to her.”
plussize_by_mys said, “Are they even aware that as you are depriving the father they are also depriving the children of fatherly love.”
hypemanjerry said, “Last last they will grow up and hate this woman if she doesn’t change her ways now, God no dey sleep. How can they treat a man like this. Na heartless woman be this 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽.”
Check out the video showing beautiful moments of Do2dtun with his two daughters below: