Chivido2025: Davido Breaks Silence as Associate Ubi Franklin Faces Wristwatch Theft Allegations

• Afrobeats star, Davido, addressed theft allegations against his associate, Ubi Franklin during his wedding
• The music executive, Franklin, had denied the accusations in a statement, calling them baseless and false
• However, the music star reminded critics about his fairytale wedding, saying nothing can ruin it

Afrobeats megastar Davido has defended his close friend and associate, Ubi Franklin, following allegations making the rounds online.

Earlier this week, social media was abuzz after Wizkid’s associate, Tufab, reposted claims about a stolen watch in Miami, suggesting Ubi’s name was connected to the incident.

The reports quickly drew public attention and even a reaction from Davido’s elder brother, Adewale Adeleke.

In a statement released on Wednesday, August 13, Ubi Franklin dismissed the claims as completely false and misleading.

His statement read:

“I am aware of the recent circulation on social media linking my name to an alleged theft. The allegations are unfounded and entirely untrue.”

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The music executive stressed that the story being pushed online had no basis and was designed to tarnish his image.

However, responding, Davido took to Ubi Franklin’s comment section with a strong message.

The singer made it clear that Franklin owed no one an explanation over the matter. Instead of dwelling on the drama, Davido redirected the spotlight to happier moments.

For Davido, the lavish Miami wedding he had with his wife, Chioma, remains untouched by any online gossip.

He added:

“We had an amazing wedding, perfect in fact! Me and my wife’s body still dey sweet us like this.NOTHING una fit do, say, or make up will ever change the fact that we had a fairytale wedding! And one of the best days—if not the best day—of our lives! The whole world celebrated us"

See the tweet here:

Tweeps react to Davido's comments.

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Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:

@sirheed_balogun:

"You no dey ever associate with better people if no fraudsters na thief Werey"

@rankydey4you:

"See the way tufab cook agenda make everybody keep same energy oooo"

@ssomtto::

"Exactly, idk why he is explaining nothing will change their minds, they run with that fits their agenda"

@Peaceful_Moh:

"I don’t understand what he is trying to explain. Since he didn’t tell us the whereabout of the first wristwatch then something is fishy"

@AmieeBlaq:

"They are constantly trying to bring this guy down and it has to be someone within your cycle doing this to him"

@bukijl79:

"He actually should. No one should be accused of theft and keep quiet"

Davido's stylist speaks on rumpled suit

Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Uche Nnaji had openly slammed Davido’s stylist, calling the tailoring “shabby” and questioning her capability after photos showed the outfit looking rumpled.

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In a behind-the-scenes video posted online, Yasmeen Ntwarii, the woman behind the wedding look, finally addressed the criticism.

She revealed that the suit was no random pick. It was a Tom Ford masterpiece, designed after she personally flew to London with the singer for fittings.

Source: Legit.ng