Davido Not Involved in Alleged Plot Against VeryDarkMan Over Mohbad – Aide

Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, personal logistics manager to Afrobeats star Davido, has denied allegations that the singer was involved in moves to arrest social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, over his campaign for justice for late singer Mohbad.

Israel maintained that Davido had no involvement in any alleged plot against VeryDarkMan or the controversies surrounding singer Naira Marley following Mohbad’s death.

He explained that some members of Davido’s entourage who reportedly participated in a WhatsApp group linked to the controversy did so without the singer’s knowledge or approval.

Israel made the clarification in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, amid the growing disagreement between Davido and VeryDarkMan.

VeryDarkMan had alleged that his relationship with Davido deteriorated after he obtained WhatsApp conversations involving members of the singer’s circle and other entertainment personalities.

According to the activist, discussions in the group allegedly centred on plans to have him arrested because of his persistent demands for justice over Mohbad’s death.

He also claimed that he made several attempts to contact Davido to establish whether the singer was aware of the discussions but received no response.

However, Israel dismissed the allegations, insisting that Davido neither authorised such discussions nor participated in any plan to intimidate or arrest the activist.

He also denied claims that Davido attempted to acquire Mohbad’s music catalogue or sign Marlian Music artiste Zinoleesky, describing the allegations as false.

On the controversy surrounding Naira Marley after Mohbad’s death, Israel said Davido resisted pressure from individuals who wanted him to unfollow the singer on Instagram.

He explained that Davido insisted that the police should be allowed to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death rather than relying on unverified allegations.

Israel further stated that Davido and Naira Marley remained on friendly terms, noting that both artistes had previously collaborated on a hit song.

Addressing an alleged confrontation at Naira Marley’s residence, he said the incident involved a disagreement between Tolu, a former member of Davido’s 30BG crew, and one of Naira Marley’s associates.

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

Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, sparking widespread public outrage and the #JusticeForMohbad campaign.

The late singer, formerly signed to Naira Marley’s Marlian Music, had previously raised allegations of intimidation, assault and disagreements involving individuals associated with the record label.

His death prompted police investigations, the exhumation of his body for an autopsy and a coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding it.

In July 2025, the coroner’s court ruled out homicide and deliberate foul play, identifying a possible fatal reaction to substances administered by an unlicensed nurse as a plausible explanation for his death.

The court also recommended the prosecution of the nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, over alleged unlawful medical practice and negligence.

VeryDarkMan was among the prominent voices in the campaign demanding answers and justice over the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.

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