“Davido had no hand in VeryDarkMan’s planned arrest” – Israel DMW clarifies

Israel DMW, logistics manager to Afrobeat singer Davido, has addressed the ongoing rift between the singer and social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), dismissing claims that his boss was involved in any plot to get the activist arrested.

In a statement shared on his Instagram page while addressing Nigerians, Israel maintained that Davido had no involvement in Naira Marley’s difficulties during the controversy surrounding late singer Mohbad’s death or any alleged plan to have VDM arrested.

He explained that the individuals who were members of the controversial WhatsApp group joined without Davido’s knowledge, instructions or approval.

“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,” he wrote.

Israel also dismissed claims that Davido attempted to acquire Mohbad’s music catalogue or sign the late singer’s associate, Zinoleesky, describing the information reportedly given to VDM as false.

He further maintained that Davido refused pressure from people who wanted him to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram, insisting that the singer preferred to allow the police to handle the matter rather than rely on hearsay.

“Naira and Oga are cool 100 per cent. They even made a hit song. Serious pressure came for Oga then to unfollow Naira on Instagram, but he categorically refused,” he added.

Addressing the reported incident at Naira Marley’s residence, Israel explained that the disagreement involved Tolu 30BG, who was then associated with Davido, and one of Naira Marley’s associates.

He denied claims that anyone was beaten or attacked during the incident.

His comments come amid the public disagreement between Davido and VDM, with the activist making several allegations about the singer’s alleged involvement in events surrounding his arrest.