Music executive and talent manager Ubi Franklin has debunked claims that he stole a luxury wristwatch during Davido and Chioma Adeleke’s wedding in Miami.
The 39-year-old addressed the allegations in a statement shared on X on Wednesday after a blog claimed he left the wedding venue with a watch belonging to someone else.
“I am currently aware of the recent circulation on social media linking my name to an alleged theft. I wish to make it clear that these allegations are completely false and misleading,” he wrote.
“While in Miami, Benny met me and offered to sell me a wristwatch. After reviewing the item and confirming its previous ownership, I decided not to purchase it in order to avoid any potential complications. I clearly communicated with him.
“During the wedding church service, Benny sent his brother another wristwatch to me which I had purchased and paid in full. Given the busy circumstances surrounding the wedding, I was in possession of both wristwatches and wore the one he sent to me through his brother.
“After the wedding, I had to leave Miami immediately to finalize my sister’s funeral coming up this weekend. While airborne, I was contacted by Benny regarding the other wristwatch.
“I want to state clearly: I am not a thief. I have never stolen from anyone in my life. I purchased a wristwatch and paid in full from Benny. Benny had earlier in the day debunked this news and yet it still kept spreading. I appreciate the calls and messages. This is my final word on this.”
Davido came to his defence, commenting on the post: “You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”
The jeweller, identified as Benny, had earlier dismissed the reports that Ubi stole from him.
The wedding, tagged #Chivido2025, held in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, was attended by friends, family, and celebrities from Nigeria and abroad.
Ubi, who recently lost his sister, said the allegations came at a particularly difficult time for him.
