The superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke speaks on how youngsters like he and Wizkid were one of the first to make it in the entertainment industry, unlike new cats like Burna Boy and others. While referring to Burna Boy, and other renowned singers as ‘new cats’, O.B.O in a recent interview applauded the recognition and growth of Afrobeats globally.
Award-winning singer, Davido Adeleke flaunts his jewellery. Credti: Davido / Instagram According to Davido, he and Wizkid were one of the first successful pioneers in the entertainment industry before the birth of the ‘new cats.’ He further acknowledged Mayorkun and Asake whom he reflected on their performance in his latest album, ‘Timeless‘ which has bagged a number of certifications from its millions of streams. “Everybody knows that I was one of the first, me and Wizkid to blow up. It feels good also seeing that the news cats coming up; like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Rema, Asake, and Mayorkun,” he said. The interview has since sparked mixed reactions particularly because Davido referred to other superstar singers as ‘new cats.’ Reactions trailing Davido for calling Burna Boy, others new cats TheSilvapr said: “Now wey Davido don comot Burna boy from “The Big 3″, after Wizkid and Davido, who be number 3?” effizzzyy wrote: “Olamide needs to be imputed into this GOAT conversations ,it’s becoming unbecoming abeg” Irunnia_ said: “Davido is an entertainer. Things no dey boring with him. He purposely added Burna boy because he knew Burna Boy must react I am just waiting for Burna Boy to react. Everybody go collect. From Davido’s friends to his gateman even davido’s classmates in primary school go collect” CasiusClayy noted: “Burna Boy na lion sha no be just cat” TheMahleek: “Na gorilla Davido dey call new cat??” therealdaddymo1: “Burna Boy released Like to Party in 2012, the same year Davido came out. Kilofa disrespect” Watch the video below … “Wizkid and I were the first young artistes to blow up and it feels good seeing new cats like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Mayorkun and Asake kllling it now” – Davido pic.twitter.com/qBf5SnKg3n — BASITO (@itzbasito) June 8, 2023
