Fans of Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Burna Boy were left disappointed when Forbes named Davido as Africa’s richest artiste for 2024.
The highly anticipated list ranked the top five African artists, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, and Don Jazzy. Davido claimed the title of Africa’s richest artiste with a staggering net worth of $100 million, followed by Don Jazzy at $50 million, Burna Boy at $30 million, Wizkid at $25 million, and Rema at $15 million.
The announcement was made in a recent publication by the American business magazine, sparking debates across social media. Rema, in one of his songs, mentioned that the “Big Three” era is over because he is now the fourth, which fueled even more discussion among fans.
The Forbes ranking of Africa’s richest artiste has ignited disagreements among music lovers, particularly fans of Wizkid and Burna Boy, who were unhappy with the outcome. This revelation comes amid the ongoing online feud between Davido and Wizkid, which has further stirred emotions within the fanbase.
Despite the controversies, Davido’s new status as Africa’s richest artiste continues to dominate conversations within the African music scene.
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@iamtrinityguy:
“We go lie for you,baddest ????????.”
@nene_george:
“Some people won’t like this… Wizkid fc are still sleeping, let’s wait small make them wake up.”
@dascopeman:
“That means. David go buy Wizkid and Burna still collect change???.”
@ayomide_076:
“Burna boy go just day laugh ??.”
@jay.sam7:
“Na today una dey known say Davido get money pass all of them, Make una Dey play. 001 richest ?????.”
@rogzzy_billz:
“That’s not something ever to be debated, it’s obvious!”
Meanwhile, the latest conflict between Wizkid and Davido was allegedly sparked by revelations surrounding a recent endorsement deal.
According to reports, Wizkid and Davido clashed after it was revealed that Puma initially approached Wizkid with a multi-million-dollar offer, but eventually moved on to Davido. Wizkid had explained that he turned down the deal because it didn’t meet his financial expectations, which led Puma to finalize the agreement with Davido. This incident added another layer of tension between Wizkid and Davido, two artists who both made significant contributions to the music industry. Their relationship had seen its fair share of ups and downs, and this latest development left many wondering if they would ever reconcile.
The conflict intensified when Wizkid reiterated that he had no issues with Davido securing the deal, but felt the brand’s budget didn’t align with his perceived worth. The situation took an interesting turn when a tech guru, Nelson Elpega, weighed in on the issue during a social media exchange. Nelson argued that Puma’s decision to go with Davido was due to his higher relevance and visibility in today’s music scene.
He wrote, “Wizkid and Davido have different levels of appeal right now. Wizkid, you haven’t had a hit in the last four years, while Davido is out in the U.S. unveiling his Puma collection.”
Wizkid was quick to respond, asserting that he turned down Puma’s offer because they didn’t meet his financial demands, not because he was jealous of Davido or any other artist.
“I’m not jealous of Davido or anyone else. I respect their success, but I’m on a different level when it comes to my worth,” Wizkid said.
Nelson countered, claiming that Puma could afford to pay Wizkid but chose Davido due to his current relevance. He stated, “It’s not about them being unable to afford you; it’s that Davido’s appeal is stronger right now.”
Wizkid stood by his decision, emphasizing that while Puma is a major global brand, their budget for the African market didn’t match his expectations. He made it clear that he had no problem with Davido landing the deal, but it wasn’t the right financial move for him. This ongoing debate between Wizkid and Davido underscored the complexities of brand endorsements in the entertainment industry. Both artists remained influential figures, and decisions to turn down or accept deals like this fueled rivalry and misunderstandings.
Whether this would escalate the tension between Wizkid and Davido or pave the way for reconciliation remained uncertain. For now, both continued to thrive in their own lanes, elevating African music on the global stage.
