Reality TV star and media personality Phyna has caused a stir on social media after publicly sharing messages allegedly from Israel DMW, personal aide to Nigerian music star Davido, in which he made harsh statements about his ex-wife, Sheila Courage.
The messages, shared via Phyna’s Instagram Stories, include Israel referring to his former wife with derogatory language and criticizing her hygiene, culinary skills, and family background.
“My ex-wife is an olosh, very dirty, can’t cook… her mama even married four men,” one of the messages read aloud by Phyna in a now-viral video.
The chats appear to be part of a larger conversation between Israel and Phyna, which the latter chose to disclose without censorship. The tone of the messages has prompted online debates about privacy, public accountability, and digital defamation.
At the time of reporting, neither Israel DMW nor Sheila Courage had issued an official statement in response to the leaks. The authenticity of the chats has not been independently verified, though Israel’s style and history of public commentary lend weight to public belief that the messages are his.
Israel DMW and Sheila Courage had a lavish traditional wedding in 2022 but parted ways within a year. The separation became public in 2023, with both parties sharing conflicting narratives on social media. Israel previously accused Sheila of marrying him for fame and money, while Sheila countered with claims of verbal and emotional abuse.
This recent leak revives attention around the now-defunct marriage and intensifies scrutiny of both individuals’ conduct since their separation.
Phyna’s decision to disclose the messages has also attracted commentary on the ethics of publishing private conversations online especially when they involve unverified or defamatory statements.
No known legal action has been filed at the time of this report, and neither party has publicly threatened legal redress.
