The superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke, expressed his perspective on the success of younger artists in the entertainment industry, particularly highlighting his own and Wizkid's early breakthroughs compared to "new cats" like Burna Boy and others. In a recent interview, Davido commended the global recognition and growth of Afrobeats.
Davido acknowledged that he and Wizkid were among the pioneers who achieved significant success in the industry before the emergence of the "new cats." He also praised the performances of Mayorkun and Asake in his latest album, "Timeless," which has garnered numerous certifications from its millions of streams.
In the interview, Davido stated, "Everybody knows that I was one of the first, me and Wizkid, to blow up. It feels good also seeing the new cats coming up; like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Rema, Asake, and Mayorkun."
Davido's remarks have generated mixed reactions, particularly due to his reference to other renowned singers as "new cats." Social media users have shared their opinions, with some questioning the positioning of Burna Boy after Wizkid and Davido, while others suggested including Olamide in the conversation. Some observers anticipated a response from Burna Boy, expecting a chain reaction of interactions.
It is important to note that these comments and reactions reflect the specific context and perspectives shared during the interview. The video clip of the interview has been included for reference.
Reactions trailing Davido for calling Burna Boy, others new cats
TheSilvapr said: “Now wey Davido don comot Burna boy from “The Big 3″, after Wizkid and Davido, who be number 3?”
effizzzyy wrote: “Olamide needs to be imputed into this GOAT conversations ,it’s becoming unbecoming abeg”
Irunnia_ said: “Davido is an entertainer. Things no dey boring with him. He purposely added Burna boy because he knew Burna Boy must react I am just waiting for Burna Boy to react. Everybody go collect. From Davido’s friends to his gateman even davido’s classmates in primary school go collect”
CasiusClayy noted: “Burna Boy na lion sha no be just cat”
TheMahleek: “Na gorilla Davido dey call new cat??”
therealdaddymo1: “Burna Boy released Like to Party in 2012, the same year Davido came out. Kilofa disrespect”
Watch the video below …
“Wizkid and I were the first young artistes to blow up and it feels good seeing new cats like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Mayorkun and Asake kllling it now”
– Davido pic.twitter.com/qBf5SnKg3n
— BASITO (@itzbasito) June 8, 2023
