Wizkid and Davido’s Public Feud Escalates: Here is What You Need to Know

The feud between Wizkid and Davido, two of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeat stars, has recently escalated through public exchanges on social media, particularly on X. Here’s a summary of the latest developments:

• Initiation of the Feud: The latest round of their public feud was initiated by Wizkid, who reignited the long-standing beef by sharing a provocative video about Davido around early 2024. This move led to a series of heated exchanges where both artists took jabs at each other’s careers and personal traits.
• Davido’s Response: In response to the taunts, Davido has been vocal on X, directly addressing Wizkid. He’s made references to Wizkid’s career being “dead,” and notably, there were mentions of shoe sizes and endorsements, with Davido boasting about his own success and influence over Wizkid’s.
• Wizkid’s Counter: Wizkid has not backed down, doubling down on his criticism by labeling Davido as “talentless” and his team as “delusional.” He also made scathing remarks about Davido’s team, further escalating tensions.
• Public Sentiment and Media Coverage: The reignited feud has captured significant attention from fans, celebrities, and media outlets. There’s a mix of fascination and exhaustion over this rivalry, with some fans and observers expressing fatigue over the continuous back-and-forth.
• Recent Social Media Activity: Davido’s X posts around late September 2024 show him engaging with his detractors, hinting at continued conflict or at least a readiness to respond to provocations. This indicates the feud’s ongoing nature, with Davido not shying away from public confrontation.
• Context of the Feud: This feud isn’t new; it’s been a decade-long rivalry with moments of collaboration and public spats. Despite previous ceasefires, notably around 2017, the competitive nature between them, fueled by fan bases and personal pride, keeps reigniting.

The latest updates paint a picture of a feud that, while not daily headline news, flares up periodically with personal jabs and professional comparisons, keeping their rivalry in the public eye. This situation reflects not just a clash of personalities but also the competitive spirit within the music industry, especially highlighted by the dynamics of social media where every comment can escalate into a public spectacle.