From Wedding Bells to Watch Scandal: Ubi Franklin’s Miami Drama”

The week took an unexpected turn for music executive Ubi Franklin amid his attendance at Davido’s extravagant wedding in Miami. What started as a rumour about a stolen luxury watch quickly spiraled into a full-blown scandal—until the truth began to surface. Social media lit up midweek with allegations that Ubi had furtively kept a wristwatch during the nuptials. The story went viral, fueled by blog posts and amplified whispers across platforms. But Ubi didn’t stay silent for long. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he delivered a detailed rebuttal. He explained that while in Miami, a man named Benny offered to sell him a watch. After checking its history, Ubi declined the offer due to potential ownership complications. Later, Benny’s brother sent him another timepiece during the wedding service—which Ubi bought and paid for in full. In the wedding-day chaos, he temporarily held both watches. Only mid-flight, after being contacted by Benny, did Ubi realize he still had the first watch. He emphasized with conviction: “I am not a thief. I have never stolen from anyone in my life. I purchased a wristwatch and paid in full.” Adding fuel to the story’s credibility, Iyanya—a prominent singer and close associate—publicly denounced the rumour, calling it “a big lie” and a smear engineered by those intent on sullying Ubi’s reputation. He stressed that even Benny had already debunked the claims earlier. And when the matter escalated, Davido himself chimed in—standing firmly by his friend. With characteristic bluntness, he wrote: “You owe nobody any explanation… fools.”