{
  "id": 18465960,
  "title": "Davido had no role in Naira Marley, VDM Mohbad saga — Aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/davido-had-no-role-in-naira-marley-vdm-mohbad-saga-aide-18465960",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T08:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/davido-had-no-role-in-naira-marley-vdm-mohbad-saga-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel DMW, also known as Israel Afeare, the personal logistics manager to Afrobeats singer Davido, has refuted allegations that his client was involved in the controversies surrounding Naira Marley and VeryDarkMan following the death of late singer Mohbad. In a statement shared on his Instagram account, Israel clarified that Davido had no involvement in any alleged plot to have VeryDarkMan arrested over his campaign for justice for Mohbad. He further stated that members of Mohbad's crew who participated in a WhatsApp group linked to the controversy did so without Davido's knowledge or approval. Israel emphasized that Davido resisted pressure to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram and insisted that the police investigate the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's death instead of acting on unverified allegations. The journalist also denied claims that Davido attempted to acquire Mohbad's music catalogue or sign Marlian Music artiste Zinoleesky. Israel further addressed an alleged altercation at Naira Marley's residence, stating that it involved a disagreement between a former member of Davido's 30BG crew and one of Naira Marley's associates, with no one being beaten or attacked. He also dismissed claims that Davido had tried to contact VeryDarkMan about the WhatsApp discussions, suggesting that any such attempts were unsuccessful.",
  "summary": "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… Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-had-no-role-in-naira-marley-vdm-mohbad-saga-aide/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Davido clears air on Naira Marley, VDM arrest plot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/davido-clears-air-on-naira-marley-vdm-arrest-plot",
        "published": "2026-11-06T08:24:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}