Afrobeats star Davido has thrown his unwavering support behind his manager, Ubi Franklin, who recently faced accusations of stealing a luxury wristwatch during the singer’s Miami wedding. Davido’s emphatic response: “You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”
The allegations began surfacing on social media following a blog post that linked Ubi to purported theft. Franklin promptly debunked the rumors via his X account, calling them “completely false and misleading.”
Franklin explained that he was offered one watch by a jeweler named Benny, which he declined due to its questionable provenance. During the wedding ceremony, Benny’s brother delivered another watch that Franklin paid for fully.
Caught in the flurry of the event, Franklin found himself in possession of both watches and wore the one he had purchased. He departed for his sister’s funeral immediately afterward and was contacted mid-air regarding the first watch.
Singer Iyanya added fuel to the defense, asserting that the rumors were strategically fabricated by those unhappy with Ubi’s standing in Davido’s inner circle. “The jeweler has come out to deny this; it was a gist fabricated to tarnish Ubi’s name,” he wrote.
Public reaction remains divided. Supporters have rallied behind Ubi’s integrity, while critics question why he didn’t return the first watch immediately. Still, Ubi’s insistence—that he’s “not a thief”—paired with Benny’s debunking, form the core of his defense.
In a moment charged by grief and scrutiny, Ubi Franklin remains steadfast—and Davido’s unapologetic backing underscores the power of trusted alliances. As the story unfolds, it also reminds us of how quickly rumors can flourish and the vital role solidarity plays in quelling them.
