Tensions between Afrobeats sensation Davido and record producer Napji have reached a boiling point as Napji asserts his claim to producing Davido’s hit track “Fem,” sparking a public feud between the two.

The conflict unfolded on social media platforms, with Napji taking to the virtual stage to assert his rights to outstanding royalties and publishing credits for three of Davido’s songs.

Napji, attributing himself as the mastermind behind “Fem,” “Jowo,” and “Sunlight,” disclosed that he had received an advance payment of 500,000 naira (approximately $1,150 USD) for each track. Notably, all three songs are featured on Davido’s acclaimed album, “A Better Time.”

In a bold move, Napji hinted at the possibility of divulging further details as he pursued the rightful collection of his dues in royalties and publishing rights, intensifying the rift between him and Davido.

Napji said, “I am Napji, producer behind Fem, Jowo, and Sunlight on @davido album (A better time). Which was released 13th November 2020. I was paid an advance of 500 thousand naira for each of the songs. I will be releasing more information as I seek to collect my royalties & publishing“.

Davido swiftly responded to the controversy with a terse and dismissive tweet, simply stating, “Ur papa” (a vulgar Yoruba phrase roughly meaning “your father”). This curt reply has sparked criticism for its lack of professionalism and has stirred mixed reactions among fans, further fueling the ongoing debate surrounding the dispute.

Ur papa https://t.co/8C1VyzXbRO

— Davido (@davido) April 23, 2024

The fanbase is divided over the issue, with some rallying behind Napji, advocating for fair compensation for collaborators in the music industry. They argue that artists should uphold their responsibility to ensure equitable treatment of those involved in the creative process.

On the other hand, supporters of Davido are coming to his defense, suggesting that the initial payment Napji received may be standard practice as an advance. They contend that without full knowledge of the contractual agreement between Davido and Napji, it’s premature to pass judgment on the situation.

As the debate rages on, it highlights broader discussions within the music industry regarding fair compensation, transparency in contracts, and the dynamics of collaboration between artists and producers.

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Davido isn’t through with music fans as he has another banger coming right through, this time produced by Napji.

The FEM singer shared an unreleased song produced by Napji on Instagram and Tik-Tok.

Davido was visibly moved by the enchantment he created with Napji and his cousin, Tungee, as seen in the video.

Napji is a music producer that worked with the DMW Label boss on the smash singles ‘FEM‘ and ‘Jowo.’

OBO hasn’t revealed the title of this new unpublished song, nor has he hinted at a release date.

However, in a reply to a fan who posted the video on Twitter, he revealed that the video was recorded two years ago.

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This amazing announcement comes only weeks after he released the first track from his upcoming album, “Stand Strong.”

Listen to a snippet of the unreleased song that’s already trending on Tik-Tok below;

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— wande (@blaccmajek) May 31, 2022

2 years old https://t.co/JyGtIOrP0R

— Davido (@davido) May 31, 2022

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When it comes to the current record Label owners in the Nigerian Music Industry, there are certain names that ring a bell.

With people like Don Jazzy, Olamide, Davido, Naira Marley and others using their record labels to give young talented acts a chance at fame, it’s easy to see why the industry is evolving.

These st of people have built not just record labels but homes to artists who need platforms to push out their much-needed talents to the world.

Here are the Top Popular Record label Owners in the Nigerian Music industry

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Don Jazzy

Real Name Micheal Collins Ajereh, Don Jazzy is one of the popular Music executives in the Nigerian Music Industry. He became popular in 2004 alongside his former partner, D’Banj after the release of their track, “Tongolo“.

That same year the two formed Mo’Hits record which for years was one of the biggest labels in Nigeria until its disbandment in 2012. Under Mo’hits records, Don Jazzy groomed artists like Wande Coal, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Kay Switch.

After shutting down Mo’Hits records, Don Jazzy launched another label called Mavin Records signing Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Dr Sid, and later on, Rema, Crayon and Ayra Starr.

Mavin is one of Nigeria’s biggest record labels and powerhouses in the industry accounting for a sizable percent of the hit songs to come out every year.

With his over two decades of experience, Don Jazzy has shown grace, excellence, class and even despite the scandals that rock his brand, he is still at the peak of his carer.

Olamide

Olamide started out as a rapper signing under ID Cabasa’s “Coded Tune” under which he released his debut album, Rapsodi in 2011. However, the following year, he launched his own label, YBNL with the help of his long-time collaborator, Pheelz.

Years later, he started signing talented acts into the label like Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, Davolee, Lyta, Picazo Rhap, Limerick, Temmie Ovwasa, Yomi Blaze all of which have left the label.

The label currently houses acts like DJ Enimoney, Fireboy DML, Pheelz, among others.

Despite the many scandals that have rocked Olamide and the label’s way of managing artists, the singer has given a lot of artists platforms, helping to craft a successful brand.

Davido

When Davido first launched into the Industry, he was under HKN Label which was managed by his brother, Adewale Adeleke, him and his cousin, Sina Rambo.

In 2016, he announced he signed a deal with Sony Music and then founded the record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) a few months after signing with Sony.

The first set of artists that were signed to the label were Dremo, Mayorkun, Yonda and Peruzzi. Currently, Yonda and Maryokun are no longer on the label, but other artists like Liya (the label’s first female artist), Napji, among others are signed to the label.

Davido has proven to be not just a successful singer but a smart Label boss who has evidence to back up his skills.

Dr Dolor

Dr. Dolor whose real name is Osadolor Nate Asemota, is a Nigerian businessman, musical producer, and entrepreneur.

He was born and raised in Edo State’s Benin City. He worked as a marketing executive at Etisalat and Globacom, rising to the level of manager before launching his first company, Global Prime Advantage Solutions (GPAS).

Following the success of GPAS, he established his second company, Dr. Dolor Entertainment (DDE) in 2016, which is a record label and music distribution organization.

It’s under this label, that popular female artist, Teni is signed to. On most of her songs, references to the name of the label is given.

The label also houses other upcoming acts like Hotkid, Afin Osha, Nikita, and Ryan Omo.

Currently, Dr Dolor has is now releasing songs of his own, like “I Go Pay”, “Prosperity”, “Wake Up” among others.

Audu Makori

Audu Makori is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker and creative industry expert. He is the co-founder and President of Chocolate City Entertainment.

He launched Chocolate City alongside Paul Okeugo and his brother Yahaya Maikori as directors of the company.

In January 2005, Chocolate City signed Jeremiah Gyang under a recording and management contract and re-released the album ‘Na Ba Ka‘. In mid-2006, M.I was signed up to Chocolate City.

Others like Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Ruby Gyang were signed to the label.

In 2015 Audu via Twitter announced his exit as CEO of Chocolate City Music and the appointment of M.I as the new CEO of Chocolate City Music, with label mate Ice Prince Zamani as the Vice President of the music label.

Maikori was made judge for the first season of Nigerian Idol alongside Yinka Davies and Jeffrey Daniel in 2010 and was seen as the Simon Cowell of the show.

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E-Money

Emeka Okonkwo who is famously known as E-money is an entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Five Star Music.

He is into Oil and Gas also has a different chain of businesses home and abroad which includes a shipping company.

He is the younger brother of the Limpopo crooner, Kcee, and also the official sponsor of his music career as well as signing likes of Harrysong, Skiibii, Xbusta.

Apart from Kcee, Skiibii and Harrysong have left the label.

Wizkid

Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid is not a Nigerian superstar but the owner and founder of Starboy ENtertainment. When Wizkid first came into the industry, he was signed to Banky W’s EME Records under which he released two albums, “Superstar” and “AYO”

After years of being with EME, Wizkid left the label and launched his Starboy Entertainment Label. In 2017, he signed to Sony Music and released his third album, “Sounds from the Other Side”.

In April 2013, Wizkid signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz and later L.A.X to his imprint.

In 2016, Wizkid signed management deals with Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi and in 2018, announced the signing of Terri to the label.

Phyno

Born Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike and known as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

He started his music career as a producer in 2003 and is famous for rapping in the Igbo language. Under his Penthauze label, Phyno released his debut album, “No Guts No Glory“.

Penthauze in 2011 had Runtown, Shugaboi and Flipside on its bill. It signed Storm Rex in 2014, the singer becoming the label’s sole female act.

The label as a crew announced itself with the song ‘Camera Out’ (2011). Runtown, however, left the label in 2013. Currently, the label houses Afro trap rapper, Cheque who became popular in 2020 thanks to his hit song, “Zoom“.

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Naira Marley

Azeez Adeshina Fashola known by his stage name as Naira Marley is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter.

After launching to fame in 2017, then getting into trouble with EFCC over fraud-related charges and building a fanbase called Marlians, Naira Marley launched his label Marlian Music in 2019.

During the “Marlian Fest“, which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on 30 December 2019, Naira Marley announced the launch of his record label Marlian Records and unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, MohBad and Fabian Blu as signed acts.

On 10 July 2020, Naira Marley took to his Instagram Page to unveil another act under his label, named: Emo Grae and later the same year unveiled two more acts, Lyta and Tori Keeche under the label.

Mohbad and Zinoleesky are currently the faces of the label with their chart-topping songs which has sealed their name in the streets.

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Popular Nigerian recording artist and songwriter, L.A.X drops a new hit single which he titled “PEPE” feat. DMW boss, Davido.

The song was finally released after the artist shared a snippet to this song via his Instagram page weeks ago.

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L.A.X has moved on from his recently released project, “ZaZa Vibes” album which he featured artists like, Mr Eazi, Tekno, Peruzzi, Tiwa Savage, Simi and others.

The song is a real vibe that needs to be on your playlist if you are a good lover of music.

Lastly, the song was produced by Napji.

Quotable lyrics

Ye ye ye ye hey
Selow
Its a low
Na for life
I like to fire this girl
But she no dey give me all

Now she see my wallet
And she wants to give me all
Na for life
To take her on treat
But she no dey give me time
Now she see my wallet
So she no dey waste my time

Listen and download below

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Recall that Davido was called out by a Twitter user who claimed the award-winning singer stole his hit single ‘Jowo’ from Victor AD. According to him, Victor AD himself revealed this during an interview with HipTv.

Though Victor AD has come out to debunk such a story, Davido’s lawyer has decided to shed more light on the drama.

Prince Bobo in a new post via his Twitter handle disclosed who owns the song Jowo and the producers behind it.

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Reacting to the story, he tweeted:

“As far as I know, Jowo was performed by Davido, written by David Adeleke & Oladeinde Okubajo aka @Davido & @Deindeofficial and prod by Jerry Jethro & Peter A. Kehinde Emmanuel aka Napji & Majicboi. That’s as far as I know. Don’t shoot me I’m just the guy that did the paperwork :)”.

As far as I know, Jowo was performed by Davido, written by David Adeleke & Oladeinde Okubajo aka @Davido & @Deindeofficial and prod by Jerry Jethro & Peter A. Kehinde Emmanuel aka Napji & Majicboi. That’s as far as I know. Don’t shoot me I’m just the guy that did the paperwork 🙂

— Bobo F. Ajudua (@Prince_II) May 11, 2021

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On the 17th of February 2021, 30BG fans woke up to a piece of good news, Davido had bagged another win with “If” getting certified Gold in the US. This will be the singer’s second single to be certified Gold in the US after another 2017 single, ‘Fall.’

This news also means that his songs become the only Afrobeat Solo single to achieve that status in the US.

In 2020, the singer was having his songs certified in South Africa, Canada and USA, his album, “A Good Time” passed the One Billion Streams benchmark. The year saw him reaping the reward of a decade long effort and hard work.

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Rise To Fame

The singer came to spotlight in 2011 with “Dami Duro“, then released his debut album, “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012 which was his starting point.

Between 2013-2104, the singer dropped songs like “Gobe” which became a popular street lingo and “Skelekwu” which popularized a dance routine of the same name, the Love-themed “Aye”, a collaborative single with South African duo Mafikizolo, titled “Tchelete (Goodlife).”

He was set to drop his sophomore album, “The Baddest” in  2015 but due to circumstances and his signing with Sony Music in 2016, it was cancelled.

Instead, he released an EP, “Son of Mercy” which saw him experiment with foreign sounds and it wasn’t received too well.

The singer in several interviews admits he wasn’t pleased about the EP and wasn’t given the choice to pick the songs. This also meant he was without a hit song for almost a year.

2017 would, however, break the dry spell after he released the Tekno-produced “If” which became an instant hit. He followed it with the Kiddomant-produced “Fall“.

“Fall” would later go on to earn several awards, certification and become the longest Nigerian charting song on International charts like Billboard.

It even became the Most viewed Nigerian Song on Youtube after it passed the 100 Million streams benchmark in 2018.

During that same year, he lost two of his close friends to the cold hands of death which led to controversies, the biggest one was of him being behind their deaths.

These accusations he addressed on “Fia“, a song produced by Fresh VDM. Then he released the Shizzi produced “Like Dat“, one of his best songs and grossly underrated.

That year laid the foundation for the new Davido fans came to experience, the man who has come to embrace his weakness. The change in his career and sound was like Steve Rogers becoming Captain America.

DMW

One respected fact about Davido is his heart of Gold. The singer launched his label, DMW in 2016 and signed Dremo and Mayorkun who he stumbled across on social media that same year.

Peruzzi and the rest would follow suit the following year. He, however, signed his first Female artist, Liya in 2020.

DMW is home to a lot of personalities apart from artists which include Music Producers like, Fresh VDM, Speroach Beatz, Napji.

Davido’s success in the Music Industry seemed to be contagious as Mayorkun, Dremo and Peruzzi are all successful artists who have all produced hits.

The label also released two collaborative singles “Mind” and “Aje” in 2018 both of which were hits.

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Achievements

Personally, Davido might count his three kids as his biggest achievements, music-wise, the list is endless.

Since his rise to fame in 2011, the singer has bagged lucrative endorsements with big brands and still continues to do till this day.

His artistry and business sense sees him sitting on the list of top 5 Nigerian Richest Musicians without the aid of his Billionaire Father.

He is a boss to successful artists and is on good term with every one of them. His Label is one of the few labels that haven’t been on the news for having issues with its artists, a common issue that seems to trail most Nigerian Labels.

Despite the odds, lack of expectations from some quarters and stigma due to his Rich Kid status, the music star has created a brand that most artists want to be associated with.

In terms of stan culture, 30 Billion Gang (the name referred to his fans) is one of the fanbases that dominate the industry.

The influence he holds over the music industry cannot be underestimated, even American Magazine, TIME named him on its Influential 100 Next List for 2021.

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The announcement came via his fan page @TheDavidodailyshow on Twitter. According to the report, the song crossed over 200 thousand streams on the music streaming platform.

The singer reacting to the announcement wrote; “Who dey breathe”.

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‘Jowo’ is one of the songs off Davido’s 2020 ‘A Better Time’ album. “Jowo” which means “please” in Yoruba is a mid-tempo sultry Afro-pop record produced by Napji and Magic Boi.

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As the year come close to an end, Mp3bullet.ng compiles a list of the Top 10 trending songs in Nigeria for 2020.

This list includes songs that were the most searched for on Google. It includes songs from artists like Simi, Davido, Mayorkun, Rema, XXXTentacion, Burna Boy, Nicki Minaj.

Davido – Fem

Produced by Up-and-coming music producer, Napji, “Fem” became Davido’s biggest song of 2020. It was released sometime in September and amassed one million views on Youtube in less than 24hours.

It also topped various streaming charts when it was released. The #endSars protest also helped boost its popularity.

Through the song, Davido sends a message to his enemies, asking them a crucial question “Why you dey para for me?”. It was suspected that song was a message to Burna Boy who is said to be on bad terms with him.

Simi – Duduke

“Duduke” is Simi’s biggest song for 2020 for many reasons. The song was released in the month of April and produced by Oscar.

The song became popular after she dropped the Music Video on her birthday revealing she was expecting a child.

The song even started a challenge called the Duduke Challenge which Pregnant women joined in.

XXXTentacion – Bad

“Bad”, is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion, released as a single on November 8, 2018. It is XXXTentacion’s fifth posthumous single.

The song was teased before his death and released off his posthumous album, “Skins”. The song became his third posthumous single to go platinum.

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Mayorkun ft Davido – Betty Butter

“Betty Butter” is a collaboration between Mayorkun and his boss, Davido. The song was an instant hit and the two would later recreate this feat on Davido’s “The Best” song.

Rema- Ginger me

“Ginger Me” is the second official single Rema released this 2020 following the release of “Beamer”.

On the dance-driven beat produced by The Element, Rema shares how his woman is his inspiration.

Rema – Woman

On “Woman”, Rema sings about the female gender and his love for them no matter the size or shape they come in.

He gives a commentary on their different roles in his life; From The Cougar to the witch or the caring one, he is never short of them.

Burna Boy – Wonderful

To set the pace for his album, “Twice as Tall” earlier in the year, Burna Boy released Wonderful.

The song which was produced by Telz is a mixture of soul, reggaeton, a little bit of house, and the vocal texture of Kwaito music.

In the upbeat groovy song, Burna talks about the reason he hustles and the responsibilities he shoulders. He also names drops Nigerian Billionaire, Adebayor Ogunlesi who he says he draws his inspiration from.

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Patoranking – Abule

“Abule” is the lead single off Patoranking’s “Three” album. The song is a homage to his roots and life in the Ghetto.

The song was produced by Telz popularly known by his signature slang, “Funkula”.

Naira Marley – Tesumole

Since his entrance into the music industry, Naira Marley has been known for dropping street bangers, “Tesumole” is one of them.

Produced by Rexxie, “Tesumole is off Naira Marley’s debut EP, Lord Of Lamba, and released in 2019.

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Davido ft Nicki Minaj – Holy Ground

“Holy Ground” is the most recent song on the list. Off Davido’s “A Better Time” album, the song features American rapper, Nicki Minaj.

The song sees Nicki Minaj sing and rap to an Afrobeat produced by Speroach Beatz‬

• Davido – Fem
• Simi – Duduke
• XXXTentacion – Bad
• Mayorkun ft Davido – Betty Butter
• Rema- Ginger me
• Rema – Woman
• Burna Boy – Wonderful
• Patoranking – Abule
• Naira Marley – Tesumole
• Davido ft Nicki Minaj – Holy Ground

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During his interview with Ebuka on Bounce Radio, Davido revealed that he met the producer of the song, Napji through a member of his crew, Deekay.

According to him, Napji came to collect a car key from Deekay to help him change the car’s engine oil.

“let me shock you, The guy that produced FEM Napji came to my house one day to collect car keys for a friend called Deekay to change engine oil, then suddenly he entered the studio and started making beats I liked it straight away”

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He also revealed that “Fem” wasn’t meant for Burna Boy as most people thought, that it was meant for people always trolling him.

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After the viral anticipation on social media, Davido has returned from his longtime silence with this new joint “Fem!”.

The new single is an appetizer to his forthcoming project “A Better Time”.

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In his caption:

To the people talking about you because they don’t understand your shine, they don’t understand your grace, they don’t understand why they can never be what you are or have what you have… we say #FEM! ????

The DMW Boss hires the efforts of Napji for production, STG for Mixing and mastering.

Baddest is ready for you all! Wait on his album..

Listen Up! And Enjoy

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