Israel DMW, Davido’s logistics manager, has moved to stop a fake Twitter account posing as him. Sharing a screenshot on Instagram, he urged Nigerians to report the account before it caused any damage, expressing disbelief that Twitter had verified a fake page.
“Dearest Nigerians, kindly report this page for me on Twitter, before it takes me where I do not know someday. Still do not know why Twitter went ahead and verified a fake page,” he wrote.
Impersonation and online scams have become a growing concern among Nigerian celebrities. Actor Bolanle Ninalowo expressed frustration over multiple TikTok accounts impersonating him, noting that he doesn’t even use the app and questioning how he could open a real account when his name was already taken. He also reacted to news of an impersonator defrauding a woman of N33 million, highlighting that his acting career had never earned him that amount for a single movie.
Yoruba actress Bimpe Akintunde condemned a scammer using her identity, questioning how anyone could tarnish the brand she’s worked so hard to build. Similarly, Portable’s baby mama, Ashabi, appealed to her fans to report and block an account that was misusing her name and photo, warning the scammer of consequences.
Actor Alesh Sanni revealed how a woman posing as his friend defrauded people of millions. Despite initially trying to settle things privately, he later posted a warning and expressed frustration at how online scams continue despite the country’s economic struggles.
Even top musicians have been affected. Peter Okoye spoke out against individuals using his name to solicit money online, linking such impersonation to the rise of internet fraud. Nigerian entrepreneur Obi Cubana also raised alarms after someone began scamming people under his identity, emphasizing that he isn’t on Twitter.
The wave of impersonation highlights the dangers celebrities face online, as well as the importance of reporting fake accounts to prevent further deception and financial loss.
