Wizkid vs Davido online. African entertainment news. Wizkid and Davido, two of Nigeria’s top musicians, have sparked a social media frenzy with their verbal sparring. These two global superstars boast millions of fans worldwide and have long been seen as rivals. Many Nigerian music enthusiasts identify themselves as either “Team Wizkid” or “Team Davido“.
The feud between them started on Monday night when fans on the social media platform X pleaded with Wizkid to release a new song. In response, Wizkid posted a widely circulated video of a man on his knees, pleading with an unknown person for a favor.
Wizkid playfully told his fans that if they begged him like the man in the clip, he would drop his new song. Previously, social media users speculated that the subject of the video in question was Davido, but the 31-year-old star has not commented on the rumors.
On Monday night, Davido responded to Wizkid’s taunt by stating he refuses to waste his “clout” on “someone whose career was resurrected a few years ago just to die again.”
In addition to garnering attention on social media, the clash has ignited discussions on blogs and among fans interacting offline. Fans of both artists continue to passionately defend their idols, and popular music channel Hip TV has launched a poll on X to determine which musician has “won” the battle.
Wizkid and Davido are undeniably two of Africa’s biggest music stars, having won multiple MTV and BET music awards and collaborated with international artists like Drake, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj.
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke OON, known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a prominent figure in the Afrobeats genre and has played a significant role in popularizing it globally alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid.
In 2016, Davido signed with Sony Music and later established Davido Music Worldwide, his own record label. He has collaborated with international artists and released successful projects like the EP Son of Mercy and albums A Good Time, A Better Time, and Timeless. Davido is known for his advocacy work and is highly influential in African music, receiving nominations at prestigious award shows like the Grammys and NAACP Image Awards.
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Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter from Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos. He is a key figure in the emerging Afrobeats movement, blending various genres like Afrobeats, afropop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and pop in his music.
Wizkid began recording at age 11 and gained fame after signing with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009. His debut album, “Superstar” (2011), featured hits like “Holla at Your Boy.” In 2014, he released his second album, “Ayo,” with singles like “Jaiye Jaiye.” His international breakthrough came in 2016 with “One Dance,” a collaboration with Drake. Wizkid signed with RCA Records in 2017, releasing “Sounds from the Other Side.” He earned a Grammy for “Brown Skin Girl” with Beyoncé.
