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  • Davido threatens to quit the music industry over Erigga’s comments about musicians who come from family money

    Davido threatens to quit the music industry over Erigga’s comments about musicians who come from family money

    Davido has suggested that he could walk away from music following his ongoing exchange with Nigerian rapper Erigga over comments about musicians who come from family money.

    The dispute began after Erigga wrote on X: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.”

    Davido responded by defending artists who come from wealthy families but still worked to build their careers, calling Erigga’s post “useless motivation” and referring to him as an “imbecile.”

    Erigga subsequently criticized Davido’s response, questioning why musicians without family wealth could not celebrate their achievements.

    Davido has now returned to the exchange, writing: “No worry o I go soon leave their music for una GO MAKE MY BILLIONS … then that shit gonna be boring AF.”

    He followed the post with: “Deep down who like poverty?”

    Davido also responded to a user who claimed that without his father’s wealth, he would have been “just another Mr MayD.”

    “Says the face of a chimpanzee,” Davido replied.

    Davido’s comments come shortly after Nigerian artist Siraheem, who also comes from a wealthy family, announced his decision to step away from music to focus on his other projects.

    The latest exchange between Davido and Erigga has brought renewed attention to the relationship between family wealth, music careers and the idea of being self-made in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

  • Erigga calls out Davido over “imbecile” remark, fires back: “Ambassador of RICH KIDS”

    Erigga calls out Davido over “imbecile” remark, fires back: “Ambassador of RICH KIDS”

    Erigga has responded to Davido’s criticism of his comments about musicians who built their careers without family money, calling out the singer over his use of the word “imbecile” before escalating their online exchange.

    The back-and-forth began after Erigga wrote on X: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.”

    Davido responded: “No be we say make your pops no guard o. Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile.”

    Erigga subsequently addressed the use of “imbecile,” bringing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the conversation.

    “Big love to everyone on the spectrum, Down syndrome, autism, etc… it can never be cool to insult people with a disease,” he wrote.

    He then returned to the subject of family wealth, questioning why his original shoutout appeared to provoke Davido.

    “NA SHOUTOUT TO THE ONES WHEN GET IT OUT THE MUD WITHOUT FAMILY MONEY DEY MAKE DAVID CRASH OUT?” Erigga wrote. “From where to where??”

    “Big man pikin dey cry say poor men children de hail dem self???” he added. “Motivate your self naw.”

    Erigga went on to label Davido the “Ambassador of RICH KIDS,” asking: “Because ur papa get money make we no happy again for our small wins???”

    The rapper also made the dispute more personal, writing: “I’m disappointed IN YOU SLOVIDO.”

    “NA ME U WAN BULLY? NA ME U WAN OPPRESS?” he added.

    The exchange has since developed into a wider argument over family wealth, privilege and the meaning of being self-made in the Nigerian music industry.

  • Davido’s “Oriade” loses over 1.34 million Spotify streams amid reported purge

    Davido’s “Oriade” loses over 1.34 million Spotify streams amid reported purge

    Davido’s “Oriade” reportedly lost more than 1.34 million Spotify streams on Tuesday amid the platform’s latest removal of streams identified as artificial.

    ChartsAfrica reported the figure on X, attributing the drop to Spotify’s monthly purge of fraudulent activity.

    Spotify says it conducts regular cleaning to remove artificial streams from public figures. The platform defines artificial streams as plays that do not reflect genuine listening intent, including streams generated through automated processes, and says confirmed cases can result in public stream numbers being corrected.

    “Oriadé,” Davido’s sixth studio album, was released on July 31, 2026. The 13-track project includes collaborations with artists including Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, FOLA and Llona.

  • Davido fires back at Erigga over “family money” comment: “Comot here with that your useless motivation”

    Davido fires back at Erigga over “family money” comment: “Comot here with that your useless motivation”

    Davido has fired back at fellow Nigerian rapper Erigga after Erigga praised musicians who built their careers without coming from family money.

    Erigga wrote on X: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.”

    Davido responded to the post by pointing to artists who come from wealthy families but still worked to build successful careers.

    “No be we say make your pops no guard o,” Davido wrote. “Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imb3cile.”

    Davido is the son of Nigerian businessman Adedeji Adeleke. His response appeared to challenge the idea that artists from wealthy families should be excluded from conversations about hard work and perseverance.

    Erigga’s original post did not explicitly name any musician.

  • Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Bulletman revisits Davido’s “Skelewu”

    Nigerian artist Bulletman has released “Skelewu”, a track that revisits the title and concept associated with Davido’s 2013 Afrobeats hit of the same name.

    The original “Skelewu”, produced by Shizzi, became one of Davido’s notable early hits and was closely tied to a dance craze that spread across Nigeria.

    Bulletman’s release brings the familiar “Skelewu” name back into the conversation, connecting his track to a recognisable moment in Nigerian pop culture.

    “Skelewu” is available on streaming platforms.

  • The Headies updates Best Male Artiste nominees, adds Davido

    The Headies updates Best Male Artiste nominees, adds Davido

    The Headies has updated its Best Male Artiste nominees to include Davido.

    The previous list featured Adekunle Gold, Asake, FOLA, Mavo, Rema, Wizkid and Burna Boy. Davido now appears at the top of the updated list.

    The change comes on the same day The Headies updated its Song of the Year nominees to include Olamide’s “99” featuring Young Jonn, Asake, Seyi Vibez and Daecolm.

  • The Headies updates Song of the Year nominees, adds Olamide’s “99”

    The Headies updates Song of the Year nominees, adds Olamide’s “99”

    The Headies has updated its Song of the Year nominees to include Olamide’s “99” featuring Young Jonn, Asake, Seyi Vibez and Daecolm.

    The previous list featured Kunmie’s “Arike”, Poco Lee, Shoday and Rahman Jago’s “Hey Jago”, Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body”, FIDO’s “Joy Is Coming”, Wizkid’s “MMS” and Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You”.

    The update brings the category to eight nominees and comes alongside changes to other categories, including Best Male Artiste.

  • Davido says Wande Coal asked for his number weeks before their “Come My Way” spat

    Davido says Wande Coal asked for his number weeks before their “Come My Way” spat

    Davido has revealed that Wande Coal had been trying to reach him weeks before their recent exchange over the unreleased “Come My Way” collaboration.

    Speaking during a TV interview shortly after the artists traded words on X, Davido said Wande had asked for his phone number about two weeks earlier. He said he instructed the person who received the request not to share it.

    Davido also showed a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation dated July 22. In the exchange, someone informed him that Wande had been asking for his number and asked whether they should give it to him.

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    According to Davido, he declined and said Wande was “acting like a baby.”

    The revelation comes after the two artists publicly disagreed over “Come My Way”, a collaboration that gained attention through its unreleased snippet.

    Davido previously explained that Wande had contacted him to record a verse for the song, but that he did not agree with the proposed plan to release Wande’s version first and add his contribution later as a remix.

    Wande responded that Davido was trying to dictate the release of a song that was not his, adding that the song had already done well without him.

    The exchange then became more personal, with Davido calling Wande “Mr Little 🍆” and Wande responding with “Mr. Toto beggar 😂.”

    Davido’s latest comments add another layer to the disagreement, suggesting that Wande had attempted to establish direct contact before the exchange played out publicly.

  • Davido links up with viral “Bus Aunty” Bemi Orojuogun

    Davido links up with viral “Bus Aunty” Bemi Orojuogun

    Davido has linked up with Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “Bus Aunty,” following her rise to internet fame.

    Orojuogun became widely known for her videos filmed alongside London’s iconic red double-decker buses, where her simple reactions to passing buses turned into a viral social media format.

    Since then, her online popularity has extended into brand collaborations, with Orojuogun appearing in campaigns for Burberry, H&M, IKEA, Jacquemus, Maybelline, JBL and MAC Cosmetics.

    Davido has now met the viral creator, with the pair appearing together in a video shared online.

    The link-up is notable for Orojuogun, who previously named Davido as her dream Nigerian TikTok collaborator.

  • A.L.I.A.S Shares Tyla and Davido-Inspired Single “IMPRESSIONS”

    A.L.I.A.S Shares Tyla and Davido-Inspired Single “IMPRESSIONS”

    American artist A.L.I.A.S returns with “IMPRESSIONS,” a high-energy blend of R&B, Afrobeat, and Amapiano built for day parties and nightlife.

    Inspired by artists like Tyla, Davido, and Chris Brown, “IMPRESSIONS” delivers a confident, feel-good record designed to move crowds while keeping a melodic edge. 

    “IMPRESSIONS” by A.L.I.A.S is out now on all streaming platforms.