Nigerian pop heavyweights Wizkid and Davido have
been on a record smashing spree and their victory at the just concluded MOBO
Awards has once again triggered the infamous ‘Wizkid vs
Davido Debate’.
Wizkid emerged winner in the Best
International Act category beating; Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Drake,
Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Solange and Travis Scott while Davido emerged winner in
the Best African Act category beating; Wizkid, Tiwa
Savage, Mr Eazi, Maleek Berry, Tekno and Wande Coal.
Wizkid is a two time MOBO Best African
Act winner, but his Best International Act victory is
an history one as he is the first African artiste to emerge winner in that
category.
Everyone who is a Wizkid follower
knows that the Starboy doesn’t fail to profess his dream of taking African music
to the doorsteps of the global audience and his recent MOBO Award victory is a
proof that the man is living his dream. Think about how massive this is; He won
against Cardi B who has the biggest Hip-hop record (Bodak Yellow)
of 2017, Jay-Z and Kendrick who released highly successful albums (4:44 and DAMN)
and sparked vital conversations in 2017 and DJ Khaled the serial hit curator.
Being nominated in the Best
International Act category is in itself a great feat as it proves that his
music has indeed transcended the borders of Africa and he is a major force
in the global music market.
Davido on the other hand made
it clear at the start of 2017 that he has very little interest in the
international market. ‘I’m going back to basics’, he said
and his MOBO Award win in the Best African Act category is a proof that man is
also living his dream.
Davido has secured his position as
the biggest Nigerian pop singer in Africa while Wizkid has secured his position
as the biggest African pop singer in the world.
These two are properly hoisting the
African flag and we are so proud of them.
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