Afrobeats megastar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has once again stoked the flames of his long-standing rivalry with fellow artist Davido, igniting tension within the music community following Davido’s recent announcement about his upcoming single.
The renewed friction between the two Afrobeats heavyweights has stirred intense reactions from their fan bases.
The drama unfolded on Nigeria’s Independence Day when Davido teased his fans on social media with a tweet, hinting at the release of his first single for the year.
He posted: “First single of the year loading 👀. Happy Independence Day 🇳🇬,” sending excitement through his followers, eager for new music.
However, the buzz quickly turned into controversy after Wizkid seemingly took a jab at Davido’s upcoming track in a pointed tweet.
Without naming names, Wizkid posted on X, “Pussy boys dropping mids again! ❤️🦅.” This comment sparked a whirlwind of online speculation, with fans interpreting it as a direct shot at Davido’s new release.
The situation intensified when Tycoone, one of Davido’s close associates, clapped back at Wizkid.
In a tweet, he appeared to mock Wizkid’s yet-to-be-released album: “Tell your daddy to drop na 😂,” alluding to the delay of Wizkid’s highly anticipated project.
Wizkid, known for his sharp retorts, didn’t hold back. In a series of fiery responses, he dismissed the notion of a serious feud, but not without throwing shade at Davido’s artistry.
Wizkid unleashed, “I don’t beef wack niggas. We all know he’s wack, no talent. 80 trash, we got 80 songs for any album you all drop. Una don tire? Make una go rest.” He further downplayed Davido’s skills, labeling him as “wack” and “untalented,” a move that sent shockwaves through social media.
As expected, Wizkid’s bold remarks have sparked a frenzy online, with fans of both artists passionately taking sides.
While some enjoy the spectacle of the reignited rivalry between the two Afrobeats giants, others are calling for calm, hoping the tension won’t overshadow their contributions to the genre.
The ongoing back-and-forth has reignited debates over which artist holds the crown in Afrobeats, leaving fans to wonder whether this feud will lead to more conflict—or perhaps, collaboration—in the future.
