Mesut Adlin alleges management misconduct involving Manifest group

Photographer Mesut Adlin has released a video containing various allegations regarding the music group Manifest, its manager Tolga Akış, and Akış’s wife, Gizem Kaya. Adlin claims that the group members were subjected to 10-year contracts and that management interfered in the private lives of the members.

In his video, Adlin shared screenshots of private messages, audio recordings, and videos to support his claims. One significant portion of the discussion involves alleged messages attributed to Gizem Kaya, though the authenticity and completeness of these screenshots have not been independently verified.

The controversy follows a previous dispute between Adlin and the Manifest group approximately one year ago. At that time, allegations regarding Adlin’s private communications were made, leading the group to cancel planned photo shoots. Adlin denied those previous allegations, stating he ended communication with an individual upon learning their age and subsequently filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office.