Senegalese-American artist, Akon, shared his perspective on two prominent figures in Afrobeat, favoring Davido over his well-known counterpart, Wizkid.
During an interview, Akon was asked to choose between Davido and Wizkid. He revealed that he often faces backlash for mentioning anything about Davido, indicating his preference for the singer.
Further pressed by the interviewer about Davido's tendency to shout, Akon agreed and even mimicked some of Davido’s vocal expressions, labeling him as the 'ultimate shouter'.
Following Akon's remarks, some of Davido’s fans expressed discontent in the comment section over Akon’s characterization of their favorite artist.
Check out the reactions from netizens:
Becky5: “You be fuuul ajeh”
Derrick Malin: “Davido be like Barca😭😭. Cooking everywhere”
CHIBUIKEM: “As long as he said he’s going with Davido no case y’all can cap till tomorrow 👋🏻🤣”
Loix d entertainer: “U don’t joke with Davido”
OBI of AFRICA: “😂😂 she even got his voice.”
Antibroke: “Who be that interviewer I wan check something”
Larry: “Omo 😂 see Davido life outside ooo”
CJ Martinzs: “the write up was Just trash this Rubbish Lady ,you gaht to grow up don’t you think so?😏”
Scales Boy: “he dey talk say davido dey do like rich portable. 😂”
WATCH VIDEO:
“I get in trouble for mentioning anything about Davido. I’m gonna go with Davido. He’s the ultimate shouter.”
– Akon pic.twitter.com/pAUGgTXpnx
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) May 26, 2024