Music executive and talent manager Ubi Franklin has shut down rumours claiming he stole a luxury wristwatch during Davido and Chioma Adeleke’s lavish wedding in Miami.
A blog had alleged that Ubi left the event with a watch belonging to someone else. Reacting on X, the 39-year-old said the story was completely false and misleading.
According to Ubi, while in Miami, a jeweller named Benny offered to sell him a watch. He checked it out but decided not to buy it to avoid any possible issues. Later, during the church service, Benny sent him another watch through his brother, which Ubi purchased and paid for in full.
He explained that he had both watches with him during the wedding but was only wearing the one he bought. After the event, he had to leave Miami immediately to prepare for his sister’s funeral. While he was on the flight, Benny contacted him about the other watch.
Ubi explained in details:
“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.
“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 also jumped to his defence in the comments, saying:
“You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”
Benny, the jeweller in question, had earlier confirmed that Ubi did not steal from him.
The wedding, tagged #Chivido2025, took place in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, August 10, attracting friends, family, and celebrities from Nigeria and abroad.
