{"id":29545,"date":"2024-04-30T09:47:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=29545"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:47:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T09:47:23","slug":"nigerian-music-giants-wizkid-davido-clash-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/04\/30\/nigerian-music-giants-wizkid-davido-clash-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Music Giants Wizkid &#038; Davido Clash Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By Cynthia Abah<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>On April 29, 2024, the Nigerian music scene witnessed a dramatic clash between its biggest stars, Wizkid and Davido, unfolding on social media. The day marked a pivotal moment in the contemporary history of Nigerian music as the two icons exchanged barbs and insults online.<\/p>\n<p>The altercation began innocuously enough during an online session with fans initiated by Wizkid. However, it quickly took a contentious turn when Wizkid took aim at Davido, referring to Don Jazzy as merely an influencer and mocking Davido with a reference to a viral video showing him in tears.<\/p>\n<p>Davido responded later in the day with a subtle dig, suggesting that Wizkid&#8217;s music had been forgotten by the streets. This prompted a fierce rejoinder from Wizkid, who not only questioned Davido&#8217;s musical abilities but also resorted to personal attacks, including labeling one of Davido&#8217;s associates as a &#8220;pant washer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29555\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-30-at-03.11.30_9c3ee89c-300x153.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-30-at-03.11.30_9c3ee89c-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-30-at-03.11.30_9c3ee89c-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-30-at-03.11.30_9c3ee89c-768x393.jpg 768w, 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size-medium wp-image-29559\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.41.04_c2451928-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.41.04_c2451928-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.41.04_c2451928-970x1024.jpg 970w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.41.04_c2451928-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.41.04_c2451928.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29560 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.44.19_da024eed-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.44.19_da024eed-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.44.19_da024eed-1024x834.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.44.19_da024eed-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.44.19_da024eed.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29561 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.48.31_a3692800-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.48.31_a3692800-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.48.31_a3692800-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.48.31_a3692800-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-29-at-23.48.31_a3692800.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The exchange escalated into a full-blown feud as both artists hurled insults at each other. Wizkid labeled Davido delusional, while Davido retorted by calling Wizkid a sick man. Social media was abuzz with their exchanges, with each post further fueling the flames of animosity.<\/p>\n<p>In one particularly memorable moment, Wizkid responded to Davido with another reference to the viral video of him crying, suggesting that Davido&#8217;s career had been resurrected only to falter again. Davido hit back by questioning Wizkid&#8217;s stature, mocking his height and his choice of footwear.<\/p>\n<p>Their online altercation came as a shock to many, especially considering their seemingly cordial relationship just months prior. In December 2023, the two had been spotted partying together, with Davido even promoting Wizkid&#8217;s latest project. Yet, the events of April 29th laid bare the underlying tensions and rivalries within the Nigerian music industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Cynthia Abah On April 29, 2024, the Nigerian music scene witnessed a dramatic clash between its biggest stars, Wizkid and Davido, unfolding on social media. The day marked a pivotal moment in the contemporary history of Nigerian music as the two icons exchanged barbs and insults online. 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