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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that one of his unreleased songs was dropped from his album after it was allegedly leaked online by his longtime logistics manager, Israel DMW.
The award-winning singer made the revelation during a conversation captured in a now-viral video, where he responded to questions about why the anticipated track never made the final album.
According to Davido, the decision to leave the song off the project came after Israel DMW repeatedly played it publicly despite being instructed not to do so.
The singer alleged that the situation eventually escalated when the track surfaced online, making it impossible to keep it as an exclusive release for the album.
Davido Explains Decision
Speaking about the incident, Davido said he had specifically warned Israel DMW against sharing or overplaying the song before its official release.
However, he claimed those warnings were ignored.
“Israel spoiled the song. Israel was over playing it. I warned him not to play it again, but two days after the warning, he now posted it online. I saw a video of him dancing with a towel while vibing to it online,” Davido said.
Although the singer did not reveal the title of the unreleased track, his comments have generated widespread reactions among fans eager to know which song was affected.
Importance Of Unreleased Music
For many musicians, protecting unreleased songs is considered a crucial part of album promotion and marketing.
Songs that leak before their official release often lose part of the excitement built around them, reducing their impact when the project eventually becomes available to the public.
Record labels and artists typically invest significant resources in planning album rollouts, making leaks a major concern within the music industry.
Davido’s comments suggest the leaked track no longer aligned with his release strategy after it became widely circulated.
Fans React Online
Following the video’s circulation, fans took to social media to react to Davido’s claims.
While some sympathised with the singer, arguing that unreleased music should remain confidential until officially released, others questioned whether the song’s removal from the album was solely due to the alleged leak.
Several fans also shared clips believed to show Israel DMW dancing to an unreleased song, though neither Davido nor Israel has confirmed whether those videos were directly connected to the track in question.
The incident has once again sparked conversations about the responsibilities of people within an artist’s inner circle and the importance of maintaining confidentiality around unreleased material.
Speculation Over Their Relationship
Davido’s remarks have also fuelled speculation about the current relationship between him and Israel DMW.
The pair have worked closely together for years, with Israel serving as one of the singer’s most visible associates and logistics managers.
Over time, Israel DMW has become a familiar face among Davido’s fans, frequently appearing at concerts, tours and public events while openly expressing loyalty to the Afrobeats star.
Although rumours of tension between both men have surfaced occasionally, neither Davido nor Israel DMW has publicly confirmed any serious disagreement.
The latest allegation, however, has prompted renewed discussions among fans about whether their professional relationship has been affected.
No Response From Israel DMW
As of the time of this report, Israel DMW has not publicly responded to Davido’s allegation or addressed claims that he leaked the unreleased song online.
It also remains unclear whether the track will eventually be released in the future or remain shelved following the alleged leak.
For now, Davido’s explanation has provided fans with what appears to be the reason one of his unreleased songs failed to appear on his album, while also highlighting the challenges artists face in protecting new music before its official release.
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