Nigerian afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked controversy by omitting Fireboy DML, Tems, and Omah Lay from his list of the “next big 5” Nigerian artists who will dominate the music industry.
During a recent interview with Omega, Davido was asked to name the next big five artists from Nigeria. He mentioned Rema, Buju, Ayra Starr, Victony, and Asake as his choices. However, fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment and berate Davido for overlooking Fireboy, Tems, and Omah Lay.
One fan criticized Davido, suggesting that he regarded Fireboy as a mere vulcanizer due to the exclusion. Another fan commented on Davido’s interview skills, stating that he needs training on how to handle interviews. Meanwhile, others expressed surprise and disbelief that Davido did not recognize the talent and impact of artists like Omah Lay and Tems.
The controversy surrounding Davido’s list has ignited a discussion among fans, highlighting the subjective nature of such rankings and the diverse opinions within the music industry.