Nigerian music star Davido has fulfilled his promise to honor highlife legend Bright Chimezie by hosting him in Lagos. The long-awaited meeting is being praised as a powerful moment of respect and unity between two generations of Nigerian music.
The connection between both artists began when Davido sampled Chimezie’s 2010 hit Because of English in his track With You, a collaboration with Omah Lay. The line “If I speak English, oh-oh, Cho-cho-cho, no working…” is a clear reference to Chimezie’s signature style. Many fans saw it as a modern tribute to the highlife pioneer.
On Friday, Bright Chimezie expressed his appreciation in a joyful video, saying, “I thank Davido for the sample credit of my song.” He danced to the tune with a big smile, celebrating the moment.
By Monday, Davido shared a video on Instagram showing Chimezie arriving in a luxury car. The veteran singer was welcomed warmly into what appeared to be a restaurant. There, the two artists laughed, talked, and even sang along to some of Chimezie’s timeless tracks.
Davido used the opportunity to express his admiration for the music legend. He revealed that he had always looked up to Chimezie and had long hoped for the chance to meet him in person.
Fans on social media praised the meeting, calling it a meaningful show of appreciation for Nigeria’s music roots. The event reminded many people of the importance of giving credit and celebrating those who came before.
By acknowledging Bright Chimezie’s influence and sharing that moment publicly, Davido once again proved why he is more than just a hitmaker—he is also a bridge between eras in Nigerian music.
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