Wizkid

2024 - 10 - 2

Wizkid vs Davido: The Beef That Just Won't Fry!

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Tension rises as Wizkid reignites his rivalry with Davido, leaving fans buzzing! 🍿🎶

On October 1, 2024, the highly anticipated drama between Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido took yet another twist, igniting social media and music lovers alike into a frenzy. The long-standing rivalry kicked off when Wizkid, known for his infectious afrobeat tunes, took to Twitter to publicly trash Davido's musical talent, labeling him as "talentless" and his discography as "trash." This fresh round of insults came just days ahead of the release of his latest album, and fans are buzzing about whether this feud will boost album sales or simply turn into a roast session for viral giggles.

This marks the second time in 2024 that Wizkid has stirred drama with his fellow superstar Davido, cementing the duo’s status as kingpins of Nigeria’s music beefs. The timeline of their fierce rivalry dates back over a decade, characterized by rivalry-fueled albums, shade in songs, and social media slapdowns. Wizkid's recent comments are not just a shot across the bow; they’re cannonball-sized blasts aimed to provoke a response from Davido who, despite his fluffy persona, has a knack for responding to jabs with equally fiery retorts.

Even controversial artists like Portable weighed in on the drama, suggesting that Wizkid and Davido might just be spinning this ongoing feud into a marketing strategy designed to keep both their names trending in the music scene. And it makes one wonder if the age-old adage, "There’s no such thing as bad publicity," holds true in the brightly lit spotlight of Nigeria’s thriving music industry.

As social media erupts with memes and reactions, fans have also started digging into the storied history of this iconic rivalry. According to pop-culture pundits, with every tweet and every album drop, these two stars don’t just sell music; they sell an entire narrative that keeps audiences glued to their devices wondering what will happen next. With the industry’s competitive nature ever-evolving, their saga adds an unexpected layer of excitement to the Nigerian music scene, making each new album release feel more like a gripping chapter of a never-ending novel.

Fun fact: Despite their fierce rivalry, both Wizkid and Davido have collaborated with numerous international artists, marking Nigeria's significant impact on the global music scene. Each has won numerous awards and continues to influence budding artists across Africa. So as the drama unfolds, keep your popcorn ready, because with every new jab and response, we're all part of the show!

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Nigerians react as Wizkid resumes his fight with Davido (Pulse Nigeria)

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'You're talentless'-Wizkid to Davido as he resumes long-standing beef (Premium Times)

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Timeline of Wizkid, Davido's decade-long beef (The Punch)

Wizkid has again knocked his colleague and Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, known better as Davido, saying the artiste is "talentless'.

Nigeria: Wizkid Reignites Feud With Davido, Calls His Music 'Trash' (AllAfrica.com)

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Drama as Wizkid reignites Decade-long feud with Davido - Daily Trust (Daily Trust)

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Wizkid, Davido using controversy to stay relevant – Portable (Daily Post Nigeria)

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that his colleagues Wizkid and Davido are using their beef to remain.

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Wizkid begins assaults on Davido, calls him talentless (Pulse Nigeria)

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Wizkid Calls Davido 'Wack', Dismisses Discography As 'Trash' In ... (The Whistler NG)

Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reignited his long-standing rivalry with fellow artiste David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido,

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'Their songs aren't selling again, I'm bigger than Davido, Wizkid ... (Premium Times)

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'No talent' Wizkid takes another swipe at Davido in fiery exchange (The Punch)

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Wizkid mocks Davido's music, calls him wack (Guardian)

The long-standing rivalry between Wizkid and Davido has taken another twist, with Wizkid throwing some jabs at his fellow artiste, Davido.

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Wizkid shades Davido's uncle, Governor Adeleke - P.M. News (P.M. News)

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'Don't use your brother to shine' - Portable wades into Wizkid ... (P.M. News)

By Taiwo Okanlawon. Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that his colleagues Wizkid and Davido are using their ...

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Wizkid, Davido's feud, strategy to remain relevant, says Portable (The Punch)

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between music stars Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid and David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, ...

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Portable slams Wizkid, Davido for fueling feud to stay relevant (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has weighed in on the escalating feud between Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid,

Nigeria: 'Their Songs Aren't Selling Again, I'm Bigger Than Davido ... (AllAfrica.com)

Controversial singer Portable has commented unexpectedly about the ongoing feud between singers Davido and Wizkid. Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Wizkid ...

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'The Only Time You're 001 Is When You're In Your House' - Wizkid ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Over the years, there have been numerous instances of subtle jabs and outright disses exchanged between them, keeping their feud alive in the public eye.

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Afrobeats stars clash: You're only 001 in your house, Wizkid rants (The Punch)

Nigerian music icon, Wizkid, has sparked another round of controversy with a series of fiery social media posts, where he appears to have taken shots at ...

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Portable speaks on Wizkid, Davido's feud - Blueprint Newspapers ... (Blueprint newspapers Limited)

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between Wizkid and Davido. According to Portable, the two ...

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Wizkid under fire for declaring himself "biggest artiste in the world" (P.M. News)

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi. After a heated exchange on social media that saw Grammy award-winning singer Wizkid criticize fellow Nigerian superstar Davido for ...

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Wizkid continues promotion for Morayo amid feud with Davido (Guardian)

Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has ramped up promotion for his upcoming album Morayo by actively reposting responses on X ...

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Throwback: Remembering Wizkid, Linda Ikeji's 2016 clash (Premium Times)

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