21.08.2026 18:10
Mesut Adlin, the former photographer of Manifest, made various allegations about the group and its management. Adlin claimed that the members signed 10-year contracts, that there were notable conditions in the revenue-sharing agreement, and that some members' private lives were interfered with.
Photographer Mesut Adlin, who once worked with the group Manifest, made striking claims about the group and its management in a video he published on YouTube. Adlin also shared some messages, screenshots, and recordings he claimed to possess, recounting his experiences from his own perspective.
CLAIM OF A “10-YEAR CONTRACT”
Adlin alleged that a 10-year contract was made with Manifest members. The photographer claimed that all Spotify and YouTube revenues were left to Tolga Akış's side, while in concert revenues, each group member was given a 10 percent share.
Adlin also alleged that the payment to members from revenues obtained through brand collaborations was determined by the management, claiming that the contract contained noteworthy conditions regarding revenue sharing.
CLAIM OF “INTERFERENCE IN PRIVATE LIVES”
Another topic Adlin brought up was the private lives of Manifest members.
The photographer alleged that the relationship between Sueda Uluca and Berkcan Güven was deemed unsuitable for the group's image by the management. Adlin claimed that a message was sent to Berkcan Güven stating that the relationship was harming Manifest, and that if the relationship continued, Sueda's removal from the group was brought up.
Adlin also alleged that a similar situation occurred during the relationship between Hilal Yelekçi and Agah Uz, claiming that Tolga Akış told other group members that if Hilal did not end the relationship, he would disband Manifest.
HIS VIDEO WAS REMOVED
Adlin's published video was removed from YouTube. The photographer later re-uploaded the video.
Additionally, in a post on his Instagram story, Adlin said, “They contacted me yesterday. I also have phone conversations, recordings, and screenshots regarding that. I will share them tonight with another video.”
Mesut Adlin's statements quickly became a topic of discussion on social media. While the claims of the 10-year contract, revenue sharing, and interference in private lives are based on Mesut Adlin's account, no statement has yet come from the other side regarding the allegations.