The enduring rivalry between Nigerian music stars, Davido and Wizkid shows no signs of fading. Despite a supposed reunion years ago, their competition has reignited recently.
For over a decade, Davido and Wizkid, regarded as Nigeria’s foremost music stars, have been in a silent battle fueled by their passionate fan bases. The latest flare-up began when Wizkid posted a subtle diss video aimed at Davido.
In the leaked video, Davido appears emotional, leading to speculation about its context. Wizkid’s subsequent post hinted that fan requests alone wouldn’t sway him to release new music; he wanted to see the same level of fervour as seen in the video.
This social media exchange sparked a frenzy among their fans and caused friction with other artists like Kizz Daniel and Tekno.
Davido responded by questioning Wizkid’s current relevance in the music industry. He boasted about his own success and accused Wizkid of a career resurgence followed by decline.
Wizkid, in turn, dismissed Davido’s claims of superiority and criticised him along with Don Jazzy, referring to him as an ‘influencer’ and taking a swipe at one of his signees.
The feud not only drew attention on social media but also led to Don Jazzy unfollowing Wizkid on Instagram, showcasing the ripple effects of this ongoing rivalry.