A recent interview clip featuring Nigerian superstar Davido has gone viral online, sparking widespread discussion after he referred to fellow artist Burna Boy as a “new cat.” In the clip, Davido, reflecting on the evolution of the Afrobeats scene, mentioned, that “Everybody knows that I was one of the first—me and Wizkid—to blow up.
That lead to him calling names of artists that where coming up
his statement appeared to be a casual acknowledgment of the next generation of Afrobeats stars, many fans and observers found it controversial given Burna Boy’s established global success, leading to debates across social media about respect, legacy, and the history of Afrobeats dominance by these artists.
This video surface after Burnaboy took to social media to mock Davido directly, he posted several posts like what Wizkid did months back then deleted the post few hours later.
The comments have reignited ongoing conversations about rivalry and recognition within the genre, as fans argue over timelines, achievements, and contributions of each star to Afrobeats’ global rise
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