Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid has reignited tension among fans as he revisited his long-standing rivalry with fellow singer, Davido, following an announcement of an upcoming song by O.B.O. The renewed clash between the two iconic Afrobeats artists has once again captured the attention of fans, with social media buzzing over the exchange of heated remarks.
The tension initially began when Davido took to his social media accounts on Nigeria’s Independence Day to inform his fans to anticipate the release of his first single of the year. The announcement immediately sent waves of excitement through Davido’s fanbase, who had been eagerly waiting for new music from the "Timeless" hitmaker.
In a tweet, Davido wrote, “First single of the year loading 👀. Happy Independence Day 🇳🇬,” hinting at a highly anticipated track that his followers have been eager to hear.
However, not long after Davido’s announcement, Wizkid took to the X platform (formerly Twitter) in a series of posts to criticize and mock Davido’s upcoming single. In one of the tweets, Wizkid referred to Davido’s new release as mediocre, writing, “Pussy boys dropping mids again! ❤️🦅.” The comment stirred a massive reaction from fans of both artists, as the rivalry between the two had been dormant for some time.
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The situation intensified further when Tycoone, a close associate of Davido, responded to Wizkid’s comments with a tweet aimed at provoking the “Made in Lagos” singer. Tycoone challenged Wizkid to finally release his much-awaited album, which fans have been eagerly waiting for but has yet to drop after several delays.
Tycoone’s tweet read: “Tell your daddy to drop na 😂,” in a clear jab at Wizkid’s delayed album release. The comment was meant to provoke Wizkid, who has been criticized for the slow rollout of his upcoming project, which many fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Wizkid, not one to shy away from a challenge, fired back with more biting remarks. He launched several attacks on Davido, dismissing any suggestions that the rivalry between them was serious, but not without calling Davido “wack” and “untalented.” Wizkid expressed his opinion that Davido’s music lacks creativity, labeling the “Timeless” singer’s work as subpar.
In one of his fiery tweets, Wizkid stated, “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,” making it clear that he had no interest in engaging in a serious feud with someone he considers lacking in talent.
Wizkid’s comments have since ignited a storm of reactions online, with fans and social media users divided on the matter. Some fans have expressed excitement over the renewed feud, seeing it as entertainment and a way to spice up the Afrobeats scene, while others are calling for peace between the two iconic artists, urging them to focus on their music rather than fueling an old rivalry.
The exchange has also sparked numerous debates among fans over who is the better artist, with both Wizkid and Davido having a massive and loyal fanbase. Despite the tension, both artists remain at the forefront of the global Afrobeats movement, and their influence continues to grow on the international stage.