Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has finally spoken following the recent heated episode involving him and his long-time rival Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid.
Recall that on October 1, 2024, the long-standing rivalry between Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido flared up once again, igniting a widespread of reactions across social media.
It all began when Wizkid took to his X handle with a subliminal tweet, “Beg me! just like …” In no time, fans and other X users speculated that the post hinted at a viral video of Davido.
In series of post via his timeline, the ‘Essence’ crooner labelled Davido as a ‘Wack’ and ‘Talentless’ singer. Following this, Wizkid mocked Osun Gov. Ademola Adeleke, fondly known as the ‘dancing governor’, for his viral dance videos.
Big Wiz also went ahead to lay heavy curses on Davido and his entire generation. He also discredit his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke.
However, Davido has not directly spoken about the insults at him, but his recent post on Thursday evening seemingly addressed the issue.
In the new post, he urged people to remain true to their craft and be resilient in their journey.
Sharing stunning photos of himself, OBO wrote, “Stay authentic to your craft, resilient on your journey, and lift others along with you Be the Standout swift. Are you ready to soar together.”
See his post below:
The post triggered massive reactions as social media users shared their thoughts via comment section. Some reactions are shown below:
amrichbaby said, “OBO for president wizkid for vigilante chairman👏.”
chigirl__onyin said, “Marriage really change him very demure reply 😂.”
jakarta_dc01 said, “If wizkid mature pass u na be say ur life don spoil finish”.
d_flowergirlje said, “Davido is the greatest of all time …..When I say Davido you say ?????🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌”.
weightloss_abuja said, “This maturity is screaming so loud… I love etttt for himmm.Stay focussss”.
frank_eddie_02 said, “Make God no ignore us the way David take ignore that other nigga 😂”.