“The Child Is My Brother’s!” — Man Sells Ex-Wife’s Shop, Neglects Daughter, Faces DNA Challenge

A Nigerian TikTok user known as Trish has publicly challenged her ex-husband to a DNA test, accusing him of abandoning their daughter, spreading the claim that the child belongs to his own brother, and clearing out the shop he once helped her set up.

In a video that has drawn sharp reactions online, Trish recounted how the relationship began on Instagram. After a short courtship they married. She said the union brought her little happiness and that she eventually reached breaking point and filed for divorce.

What followed, she alleged, was more painful than the failed marriage. Her former husband, she claimed, locked her out of the shop, sold the goods and other items inside, and began telling people that their daughter was not his but his brother’s child. When questioned about selling the merchandise, he allegedly accused her of cheating with the brother.

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Trish has rejected the claims outright. She dared him to stop the public character assassination and submit to a DNA test to settle the question of paternity once and for all. She also accused him of neglecting the child after the separation.
The story has ignited heated discussion on social media. Some users insisted a DNA test is the only way to end the speculation. Others urged caution, saying both sides should be heard before conclusions are drawn.

Paternity disputes have become increasingly common talking points in Nigeria in recent years. DNA testing centres report rising demand, and stories of disputed children regularly dominate online conversations and family discussions. In this case, the added allegation that a man is publicly naming his own brother as the biological father has given the drama an especially bitter edge.

As of the latest reports, the ex-husband has not publicly responded to the challenge. Trish continues to press for the DNA test while maintaining that her daughter is being neglected and that her name is being deliberately dragged through the mud.

The episode is the latest reminder of how quickly private marital breakdowns can explode into public spectacles once they reach platforms such as TikTok.