- Davido asserts Afrobeats singers now on par with international music giants like Drake
- He emphasizes Afrobeats artists selling out shows and generating enormous revenue
- Veteran musician KWAM 1 intervenes in Davido's feud with Dammy Krane, calling for peace
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Davido, has declared that Afrobeats singers have reached the same level as international music giants like Drake. Speaking at a panel discussion with the United States Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement and Leaders in Nigeria’s Creative Industries, Davido emphasized that Afrobeats artists are now selling out shows and generating enormous revenue, comparable to their pop and hip-hop counterparts.
“Afrobeats artists are now selling the same tickets as Drake. One song as an Afrobeats artiste can change your generation,” Davido said, highlighting the significant impact of the genre’s global surge in popularity. He encouraged young artistes to focus on collaborating with their peers rather than chasing international features, stating, “When you collaborate with your friends, they put their all.”
In related news, veteran fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has intervened in the ongoing feud between Davido and Dammy Krane. During a live performance in the USA, Kwam1 called for peace between the duo, urging Dammy Krane to end the fight.
