By Habeeb Ibrahim
A controversy has erupted involving Nigerian singer Davido, Marlian Records artiste Zinoleesky and his colleague Lil Frosh following the release of an alleged 2023 phone conversation by social media activist VeryDarkMan.
In the audio released by VeryDarkMan, Lil Frosh was heard telling Zinoleesky that Davido had allegedly contacted him and asked him to persuade the singer to leave Marlian Records for his 30BG music crew.
During the conversation, Lil Frosh reportedly said Davido had asked him to warn Zinoleesky to leave the record label.
“Call your brother make you warn am, make he comot from there, leave Marlians Record,” Lil Frosh was heard saying in the recording.
Zinoleesky, who appeared surprised by the claim, questioned whether Davido had personally contacted Lil Frosh to deliver the message.
VeryDarkMan said he had kept the recording for some time before deciding to make it public, describing it as part of the information behind his demand for an explanation from Davido.
However, Lil Frosh reportedly denied claims that Davido asked him to convince Zinoleesky to leave Marlian Records, prompting further reactions from VeryDarkMan and other individuals.
Lagos socialite and music promoter SamLarry subsequently challenged Lil Frosh over the denial, questioning why he would withdraw an account he allegedly gave during their earlier conversation.
In a video addressing the singer, SamLarry urged him not to be intimidated by anyone and insisted that he should stand by what he had previously said.
Zinoleesky also reacted to the controversy, expressing displeasure over the attention being shifted to why he recorded the conversation rather than the content of the alleged discussion.
The development has generated renewed conversations about the relationships among artistes in the Nigerian music industry, particularly those associated with Marlian Records and Davido’s 30BG crew.
However, the authenticity and full circumstances surrounding the alleged conversation, as well as Davido’s purported involvement, remain subjects of public debate.
