Davido Speaks on Naira Marley and VDM Arrest Talk

Davido’s Public Response
In a statement addressed to Nigerians and shared on his social media account, Israel DMW denied that Davido was involved in Naira Marley’s controversy or any plan to have VeryDarkMan arrested.
He stated:
“Those who were in that WhatsApp group got there without his instructions or approval.”
Israel also maintained that Davido had refused pressure to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram, saying that he wanted the police to do their job rather than rely on hearsay.
He further stated:
“Naira and Oga are cool. They even made a hit song.”

Why Did the Claim Spread Online?
The controversy gained attention after VeryDarkMan alleged that WhatsApp conversations involving people connected to Davido's circle contained discussions about having him arrested because of his persistent questions about Mohbad's death.
VDM also reportedly explained that his relationship with Davido deteriorated after he obtained the conversations. He claimed that he tried to contact Davido to establish whether the singer knew about the discussions but received no response.
These allegations triggered online discussions about Davido's possible involvement, prompting his logistics manager to issue a clarification.

What Are Fans Saying Now?
The controversy has generated mixed reactions among music fans and social media users.
Some supporters are accepting Israel DMW's explanation and arguing that Davido should not be held responsible for the independent actions of people around him.
Others believe that Davido should personally address the allegations, particularly because his name has been mentioned in the controversy.
There are also discussions about the relationship between Davido and Naira Marley, with Israel's statement that both artistes remain on good terms attracting attention.
As of November 13, 2026, the reported clarification is from Davido's aide. A direct public response from Davido has not been established by the sources reviewed.

Additional Reactions and Developments
In a subsequent report published by Daily Post on November 9, VeryDarkMan questioned the explanations given by members of Davido's crew and accused some of them of engaging in damage control.
This shows that the disagreement remains unresolved publicly.