Silent rift deepens as Israel DMW lands in Canada amid Davido fallout

There appears to be a growing silent rift between Afrobeats superstar Davido and his longtime logistics aide, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, as signs of a possible split continue to emerge despite recent developments that hint at reconciliation.

What began as a close and almost inseparable working relationship may now be slipping into a prolonged cold war, with strong indications that Davido has silently cut ties with his outspoken aide.

Social media users were quick to notice that Davido no longer follows Israel on Instagram, a public move that has fueled speculation of internal fallout.

The tension grew more visible when Israel was reportedly excluded from Davido’s current world tour lineup—an absence that struck many as odd given his longstanding presence at the singer’s events. For years, Israel had served not just as Davido’s logistics aide, but also his loudest cheerleader, often going above and beyond in public defense of his boss.

However, the story took a new twist on Friday when Israel posted updates showing that he had landed in Canada, suggesting he may have travelled to join the tour team.

While the development has sparked hope among some fans that reconciliation may be underway, sources close to Davido’s camp maintained that it remained unclear whether the ban placed on Israel by the singer and his management has been officially lifted.

Insiders informed that the current drift is rooted in a buildup of frustrations over Israel’s overbearing nature, penchant for unsolicited statements, and tendency to attract negative attention—traits that reportedly no longer align with Davido’s rebranded global image. “Davido is not angry,” one insider said, “but he’s just outgrown some of the drama.”

Israel, known for his unwavering loyalty has kept mostly silent, aside from cryptic posts on Instagram that hint at betrayal and emotional distance. In one of his recent stories, he shared a message about learning who truly stands by you during tough times, which many interpreted as a veiled reference to Davido.

Efforts to mend the situation have reportedly been made. Israel is said to have reached out through mutual contacts and may be trying to reinsert himself into the team, but the camp remains tight-lipped on whether he will be welcomed back.

Davido, sources say, is focusing on his international tour and maintaining a team that aligns with his current priorities.

This isn’t the first time the duo’s relationship has come under strain. In the past, Israel faced suspension for making controversial statements about industry peers incidents that reportedly embarrassed the singer and his brand. Though he was reinstated after public apologies, this time feels more final, observers suggest.

Fans remain divided. While many sympathised with Israel and pointed to his history of loyalty and service, others support Davido’s right to set boundaries. “Sometimes, loyalty can become noisy and damaging,” a user wrote on X. “Davido is protecting his peace.”

As things stand, Israel’s presence in Canada has raised questions but not confirmed reconciliation.

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