The Nigerian music scene delights global audiences; two of Africa’s biggest music stars, Wizkid and Davido, were involved in a heated online war on social media platform X yesterday. The virtual face-off, which took place on April 29, 2024, saw the two artists trade sass and throw shade at each other, leaving fans and critics on the edge of their seats.
The feud started when Wizkid, in response to a fan’s request for new music, took a subtle jab at Davido by sharing a video of the latter allegedly in tears following rumors of a romantic relationship with an American model. The move was met with a quick and fiery response from Davido, who accused Wizkid of having a mental breakdown and needing medical help.
Wizkid and Davido exchanged more personal and heated attacks as the battle escalated. Starboy went as far as to label Davido and his group as “delusional people”, dismissing their musical prowess and claiming that they live in a world of self-deception. In a show of defiance, Davido fired back, accusing Wizkid of being a “sick man” and expressing regret for helping revive Wizkid’s career only for it to “die again”.
The online feud between the two music giants quickly gained attention on social media, with fans and celebrities taking sides and putting pressure on the film. Some fans criticized Davido for participating in the feud, while others condemned Wizkid’s behavior. Celebrities like Samklef, a Nigerian music producer, and Tunde Ednut, a Nigerian blogger, also joined the fray, crediting Wizkid for pioneering the path for Davido and others in branch.
Amid the back-and-forth, Nigerians have found evidence to support Davido’s claim that Wizkid is a woman beater, citing a post by Jada P, Wizkid’s partner, in 2019, where she accused accused him of domestic violence. Jada Pollock denied the accusations, claiming that her social media accounts had been compromised. Despite the severity of the allegations, the online war between the two stars continues to rage with no signs of either side backing down.
