The recent discovery that Afrobeats superstar Davido has unfollowed his longtime aide, Israel DMW, on Instagram has sparked speculation about a rift between the two. While Israel still follows Davido, the singer’s decision to remove him from his following list suggests tension—something that has happened before but still raises eyebrows.
Reports from a few weeks ago revealed that Davido’s management and family allegedly banned Israel from joining the singer on his ongoing Five Tour.
The reason cited was Israel’s intolerant behavior, which had reportedly caused embarrassment and distractions in the past.
The drama escalated when Israel publicly lashed out at reality star Phyna for associating with his ex-wife, Sheila, during a vacation in Mauritius.
In leaked WhatsApp chats, Israel accused Phyna of betrayal, claiming he spent over ₦30 million on his wedding to Sheila and warning other celebrities (like Mercy Aigbe and Liquorose) to stay away from her.
Phyna clapped back by sharing screenshots, exposing Israel’s emotional outburst and further fueling the controversy. A commenter (sandy_uwaoma) noted that “Davido and unfollowing Israel na 5&6,” implying this isn’t the first time the singer has distanced himself from his aide.
Fans speculate that Davido may re-follow Israel if they reconcile, as has happened in the past. Despite the current drama, Israel has repeatedly praised Davido in the past.
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In May, he thanked Davido for his luxurious lifestyle, posting a video of himself on a private jet to Abuja. He once compared America to “Heaven” after Davido helped him secure a US visa.
He also expressed gratitude when Davido facilitated his first trip to France, calling it a life-changing experience.
Social media users are divided, some questioned : Is Davido God?”, implying Israel shouldn’t be overly dependent on him. Others suggested Israel “will miss Sheila for giving him good advice.”
Comments like “Chai, I pity him” and “He will follow him back when they settle” show that many believe this is just another temporary fallout.
If history repeats itself, Davido might re-follow Israel after cooling off. However, if Israel’s behavior continues to cause controversies, Davido’s team may keep him at a distance to avoid further drama.
This isn’t the first time Davido and Israel have had issues, but the unfollowing move suggests tensions are high. Whether this is a permanent split or just another bump in their long-standing relationship remains to be seen. For now, fans are watching closely to see if Israel will apologize, adjust his behavior, or if this marks the end of an era in Davido’s camp.
