This is why Wizkid and Davido shouldn’t be compared in the Nigerian music industry.
The two at their greatest peak have pushed the image of Afrobeat to world recognition, and here is why Wizkid and Davido shouldn’t be compared in the Nigerian music industry.
Their unique musical qualities also have created a massive rivalry between them as they share several things in common. Since the two debuted in the genre of Afrobeat, they have bagged an enormous number of similar musical successes.
In this article, we shall outline these common qualities and discuss them. Check out below and be enlightened by the bond between Wizkid and Davido.
We shall outline these common qualities and discuss their beauty. Check it below and thrill to the bond of Wizkid and Davido.
Their debut songs were hits
After Wizkid signed to the EME, his debut song ‘Holla at your boy’ a massive track from his debut album ‘Superstar’ emerged as the number one song as of then.
He immediately bagged fame and became the point of attraction to date.
This also transpired in the life of Davido. His debut song ‘Back when’ featuring Nateo C who spiced it up with his rapping qualities also was a hit that derived Nigerians crazy.
It emerged to be one of the greatest Afrobeat songs that thrilled thousands of people. This bond also is yet to be quenched as Davido and Wizkid still dish out hit songs every single year.
They both were awarded the Headies in the category of the next rated artist in their debut year.
Wizkid often blew before Davido. In 2011, ‘Holla at your boy’ was nominated amongst the other hit songs in the category of next rated artist. As expected, Wizkid clinched the award boosting his energy and opening his plaque cabinet and account.
A year after, Davido also struck the limelight with his debut single and was also nominated for the next rated artist.
His debut single, Dami Duro clinched him the award and he bagged the plaque opening an account for other musical awards to flow in.
These similar qualities between Davido and Wizkid have been the pinnacle that pushes them together in rivalry.
Their taste in women is polygamous
Since Davido found his peak, he has recorded a tally of 3 Baby Mamas and two other uncertified accusers. The same implies to the status of Wizkid who has managed to register a vast number of three Baby mamas.
Davido and Sophia momodu lured each other and gave out a positive result, Imade who emerged to become the singer’s first daughter. This was followed by two more gorgeous Ladies, Chioma Avril and Amanda who gifted him Ifeanyi and Hailey.
Nothing looked different with Wizkid who had an affair with Shola Ogudu and yielded a fruitful outcome, Boluwatife who emerged to be Wizkid’s first biological outcome.
After the first biological success, Wizkid went miles and bagged two more Baby Mamas, Jada P and (add her name) that gifted him Ayo and Zion.
The two stars also have the same count of children but of different sexes.
The O2 Arena success
The two Nigerian maestros have both sold out the O2 Arena via their qualities.
Wizkid has sold out the O2 Arena for a total number of 4 while Davido has sold it out 2 times.
What other Nigerian musician finds very difficult to try, both artists have made it look easy.
They love to feature upcoming stars from around the world in most of their O2 Arena shows giving room to deploy their philanthropic qualities.
The Record Label correspondence
Davido and Wizkid also own Record labels with their different vision and purpose.
Shortly after the two gained their peak in the Nigerian music industry and Africa as a whole, they founded their Record Labels.
Wizkid founded his Record Label in 2012 and named it Starboy Entertainment. He signed multiple artists and boosted the record label.
Davido also founded his Record label named after his name, Davido music worldwide (DMW) in 2016 making his similarities with Wizkid up and running.
However, Davido’s Record Label has bagged a better record in establishing stars than Wizkid’s.
They both are signed to Sony Music
Davido and Wizkid are signed to one of the greatest Record labels in the whole world, Sony Music.
Wizkid was signed first to the label after gaining global recognition and deploying multiple hit songs.
A year after, the label authorities clinched the signature of Davido who joined Wizkid as one of the signees of Sony music.
They both play an independent in the record label following the trust impeded on them by the record label. They can sing what they love.
Endorsement dominance
Wizkid and Davido are recognized as the highest-endorsed musician in Nigeria.
The two are astonishingly endorsed by Pepsi and Puma uniting their uniqueness in existence
Davido records over 20 major endorsement deals while Wizkid is endorsed by over 19 major firms across the world.