Davido's logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has dismissed allegations that the Afrobeats star had a hand in Naira Marley's ordeal over the late singer Mohbad's death or any plot to get activist VeryDarkMan arrested.
The pushback follows claims by social media commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) about a WhatsApp group created during the 2023 fallout over Mohbad's death, which allegedly included associates from the camp of the "Bad Habits" collaborator and discussed having the activist picked up.
Addressing Nigerians in a statement via his Instagram handle, Isreal insisted that anyone from Davido's circle who joined that group chat did so on their own. "Those who were in that WhatsApp group got there without his instructions or approval," he wrote.
Isreal also rejected allegations that Davido clashed with producer Samklef, asked for Mohbad's music catalogue, or tried to sign former Marlian Music singer Zinoleesky. "Oga called for Mohbad's catalogue or even made an attempt to sign Zino? How na? Those who told VDM that fully lied," he said.
Far from orchestrating a campaign against Naira Marley, Isreal said Davido resisted intense pressure at the time to unfollow the Marlian boss on Instagram, telling his team he wanted the police to do their work rather than act on hearsay.
"Naira and Oga are cool. They even made a hit song," Isreal added, pointing to the pair's past collaboration.
He also addressed rumours of a brawl at Naira Marley's residence, explaining that the dispute was strictly between Tolu, a former member of Davido's 30BG crew, and one of Naira Marley's associates. "Nobody was beaten or attacked," he stated.
The cleanup arrives just days before the singer—who paid tribute to Daddy Lumba in Toronto earlier this year—returns to Accra on Saturday, November 14, to headline the 2026 Tidal Rave Festival at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel alongside Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Smoke, and Lasmid.
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