Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has denied allegations that the Afrobeats star was involved in Naira Marley’s troubles following the death of singer Mohbad or in a plan to have activist VeryDarkMan arrested.
The statement followed claims by VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, about a WhatsApp group reportedly formed during the 2023 controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death. The group was said to include people linked to Naira Marley, the “Bad Habits” collaborator, and to have discussed the possibility of having the activist picked up.
Writing on Instagram, Isreal said any members of Davido’s circle who joined the chat had acted independently and without the singer’s knowledge or consent.
“Those who were in that WhatsApp group got there without his instructions or approval,” he wrote.
He also dismissed claims that Davido had fallen out with producer Samklef, sought control of Mohbad’s music catalogue or attempted to sign Zinoleesky, the former Marlian Music singer.
“Oga called for Mohbad’s catalogue or even made an attempt to sign Zino? How na? Those who told VDM that fully lied,” Isreal said.
According to Isreal, Davido did not lead efforts against Naira Marley. Instead, he said the singer resisted pressure to unfollow the Marlian boss on Instagram during the dispute.
Isreal added that Davido wanted the police to investigate the matter rather than act on unverified allegations.
“Naira and Oga are cool. They even made a hit song,” he said, referring to the pair’s previous collaboration.
He further addressed reports of an alleged confrontation at Naira Marley’s home. Isreal said the disagreement involved Tolu, a former member of Davido’s 30BG crew, and one of Naira Marley’s associates.
“Nobody was beaten or attacked,” he stated.
The intervention comes days before Davido is due to return to Accra on Saturday, November 14, to headline the 2026 Tidal Rave Festival at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
He is scheduled to appear alongside Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Smoke and Lasmid. The singer paid tribute to Daddy Lumba in Toronto earlier this year.
