Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna has lashed out at Davido’s logistics manager Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, after he accused her of betrayal for vacationing with his estranged wife, Sheila Courage.
The drama began after Phyna shared photos and videos of her trip to Mauritius with Sheila.
Not long after, Israel confronted her on WhatsApp, calling her a betrayer and expressing his disapproval of her friendship with his ex-wife.
In a series of posts on social media, Phyna revealed screenshots of their alleged chat and fired back with scathing remarks.
“You are a big fool. Stupid useless man. If you have a problem with your ex-wife, sort it out and leave me alone. Your type should be locked in the zoo,” she wrote.
In the WhatsApp messages, Israel accused Phyna of forming an alliance with Sheila despite knowing the history of their marriage.
He also lamented how he allegedly spent over N30 million on the wedding, claiming Sheila was a virgin when he met her and suggesting she had now become a “call girl” in Abuja.
He further alleged that he had previously warned other celebrities like Mercy Aigbe and Liquorose to stay away from his ex-wife.
Responding to those claims, Phyna said, “You are not the first man to spend money on marriage. Leave Sheila alone if it’s over. You’re the one who cannot move on.”
She then accused Israel of playing the victim while disrespecting women and trying to control others. “You’re a disgrace to manhood and an embarrassment to the brotherhood,” she added.
Phyna, who seemed visibly angry in her online posts, also revealed that Israel had blocked her on Instagram following the confrontation. “See this animal has blocked me, I must talk my own today,” she said.
Shortly after the exchange went viral, it emerged that Israel not only blocked Phyna across platforms but also exposed her personal phone number on social media.
Reactions on social media were mixed. While some sympathised with Israel’s heartbreak over his failed marriage, others criticised him for trying to police Sheila’s relationships and for dragging Phyna into their issues.
The online war of words comes months after Israel and Sheila’s marriage hit the rocks. The couple, who got married in October 2022, went their separate ways less than a year later. Israel confirmed their split in 2023, accusing Sheila of being disrespectful and ungrateful.
