Israel Afeare, better known as Israel DMW and widely recognized as Davido’s logistics manager, has addressed ongoing chatter about his former wife, Sheila Courage, after reports emerged that she was recently spotted at a club. The Edo-born media personality and close aide to superstar singer Davido took to Instagram to make it clear that he has moved on with his life and wants no further involvement in discussions surrounding her activities.
Israel shared a screenshot of a message he received from an unidentified sender who claimed to have seen Sheila at a club where he works. According to the sender, she was allegedly spotted smoking and socializing with friends and some men. The message seemed to imply that Sheila’s behavior was worth his attention, but Israel’s response suggested otherwise. Writing directly on his Instagram story, he stated, “Make una leave me alone abeg. I don move on with my life.”
The firm response underscores Israel’s determination to detach himself from any form of drama linked to his ex-wife following the public breakdown of their marriage. The pair tied the knot in a glamorous wedding ceremony that attracted widespread attention, especially due to Israel’s close ties with Davido and the entertainment industry. However, less than a year after their wedding, the marriage collapsed, leading to accusations, counterclaims, and online speculation.
During their split, Israel openly accused Sheila of being unfaithful, while she and her supporters suggested that he had been controlling and possessive. Their separation quickly became a trending topic on Nigerian social media, with fans of both parties weighing in. In the months since, Israel has remained active on Instagram, where he frequently posts updates about his work with Davido and his own personal life.
The recent attempt to involve him again in Sheila’s nightlife activities highlights how the public continues to monitor the movements of both parties despite their divorce. Israel’s insistence that he has “moved on” may also be seen as an effort to protect his mental health and rebuild his reputation outside of the shadows of a failed relationship. For him, the focus appears to be on his career and loyalty to Davido, who continues to dominate the Afrobeats scene internationally.
Meanwhile, Sheila Courage has been quietly living her life away from the controversies that once surrounded her marriage. Her public appearances are less frequent, but the latest reports about her at a nightclub show that she is beginning to embrace social life again. Whether or not this becomes a pattern remains to be seen, but what is clear is that Israel no longer wants to be drawn into conversations about her choices.
Their situation sheds light on a broader issue in Nigerian celebrity culture, where fans and bloggers often keep digging into the private lives of public figures, even after relationships end. For celebrities and those connected to them, it can be difficult to move forward when past relationships continue to generate gossip. Israel’s blunt response can be interpreted as his way of setting boundaries in a digital age where personal space is increasingly hard to protect.
The episode also demonstrates how divorce and separation are often complicated by the opinions of outsiders. While Israel and Sheila may have ended their marriage, public curiosity about them remains alive, largely because of Israel’s connection to Davido and the fact that their relationship initially played out under public scrutiny.
For now, Israel DMW appears to be focused on his work, frequently traveling with Davido, attending concerts, and performing logistics duties that keep the award-winning singer’s team running smoothly. Despite the distractions, he continues to maintain a loyal fan base that admires his humor, outspoken nature, and dedication to his boss.
As for Sheila Courage, her decision to go out with friends and be spotted at a club is part of her personal life. Whether she chooses to remain in the public eye or not, the episode serves as a reminder that even after marriages end, public curiosity rarely does.
