Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online

Two of Nigeria’s most famous musicians, Wizkid and Davido, have set social media ablaze with a verbal battle, captivating fans in and across the nation.

The rivalry between these two afrobeat superstars, each commanding millions of followers globally, has divided Nigerian music enthusiasts into fervent camps: “Team Wizkid” or “Team Davido”.

The latest clash erupted on Monday night when fans on the social media platform X implored Wizkid to drop a new track. In response, Wizkid posted a widely circulated video of a man (alleged to be Davido) pleading on his knees for a favour, challenging his fans to replicate the same level of pleading if they wanted him to release the new song.

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