Afrobeats icon Dbanj is making headlines after sharing his current top three Nigerian music stars. During a recent interview on the Adesope Live podcast, the singer named Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy—but left out WizKid, which quickly became a trending topic.
Dbanj gave reasons for his picks. He praised Rema for his bold stage presence and youthful energy. He also admired Davido for his consistency and humility. According to D’banj, “People should learn from the way he carries himself, like he doesn’t have a penny, yet he’s so consistent.”
He didn’t leave out Burna Boy either. D’banj highlighted Burna’s intentionality and strong live performances. “Burna Boy is too intentional, his live shows are amazing,” he added.
Even though he didn’t criticize WizKid, many fans couldn’t help but notice the omission. Some were shocked, given WizKid’s global impact and successful career. Others believed D’banj was just being honest about who stands out to him at the moment.
In a twist of events, Rema had recently given D’banj major praise at his sold-out O2 Arena concert. He thanked him for paving the way for artists like himself, saying, “If you never existed, I would have never existed.”
D’banj’s comments have sparked lively debates online about who truly belongs in the top three of Nigerian music today. While opinions differ, one thing’s clear—his choices have stirred the pot.
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