Personal logistics manager to Afrobeats singer Davido, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has denied claims that his principal was involved in the controversies surrounding singer Naira Marley and social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, following the death of late singer Mohbad.
Israel said Davido had no involvement in an alleged plot to have VeryDarkMan arrested over his campaign for justice for Mohbad.
He added that members of the singer’s crew who participated in a WhatsApp group linked to the controversy did so without Davido’s knowledge or approval.
He made the clarification in a statement shared on his Instagram account on Thursday, amid the fallout between Davido and VeryDarkMan over the activist’s allegations about the singer’s associates.
“Dearest Nigerians. Oga had no hands in Naira Marley’s ordeals during his trying times in Mohbad’s case or in any plot to see VDM being arrested. Those who were in that WhatsApp group, got there without his instructions or approval,” Israel wrote.
VeryDarkMan had alleged that his relationship with Davido broke down after he obtained WhatsApp conversations involving members of the singer’s circle and other entertainment personalities.
The activist claimed that discussions in the group centred on having him arrested because of his persistent questions about Mohbad’s death and his involvement in the #JusticeForMohbad campaign.