Davido clears air on Naira Marley, VDM arrest plot

Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has dismissed claims that the singer was involved in Naira Marley’s ordeal over late singer Mohbad’s death or any alleged plot to get social media activist VeryDarkMan arrested. Isreal made the clarification in a statement addressed to Nigerians via his handle, insisting that Davido was not involved in the controversies surrounding Naira Marley during the period.

He said members of the WhatsApp group allegedly linked to the controversy joined without Davido’s knowledge or approval. “Those who were in that WhatsApp group got there without his instructions or approval,” he said. Isreal also questioned why Davido would dispute with music producer Samklef, request Mohbad’s music catalogue, or try to sign his former associate, 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 stated. He further disclosed that some people had pressured Davido at the time to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram, but the singer refused. “Serious pressure even came for Oga then to unfollow Naira on Instagram, and he said it categorically, no, that he wants the police to do their job, that he doesn’t want to believe any hearsay,” Israel said.

Maintaining that Davido and Naira Marley were on good terms, he added that both singers had even collaborated on a hit song. “Naira and Oga are cool. They even made a hit song,” he said. Addressing the alleged incident at Naira Marley’s residence, Isreal explained that the disagreement involved Tolu, a former member of Davido’s 30BG crew, and one of Naira Marley’s associates.

“On the issue that happened in Naira’s house, it was our then Tolu 30BG who had issues with one of Naira’s boys. Nobody was beaten or attacked,” he added.