Nigeria's music industry is full of talent, creativity — and drama. From lyrical jabs to public call-outs, celebrity feuds have added an extra layer of excitement to the entertainment scene. Whether it's a social media clash or a diss track, fans love a good rivalry.
Here are five of the most talked-about music feuds in Nigerian entertainment history:
1. Davido vs Wizkid – The Afrobeats Showdown
Arguably the most iconic rivalry in Nigerian music, the tension between Wizkid and Davido has been ongoing for over a decade. What started as a subtle competition for dominance in Afrobeats soon turned into online shade and indirect lyrics.
Though both artists claim there's no bad blood, fans have always sensed the tension.
From the “daddy yo” vs “omo baba olowo” debates to who sells out the O2 Arena faster, this beef kept social media buzzing.
Key Moment: In 2017, they both threw indirect jabs during performances. Davido even called out Wizkid's voice on stage — “your voice no sweet.”
2. Burna Boy vs Davido – Ego Clash or Real Beef?
The clash between Burna Boy and Davido exploded in 2020 when both artists were at the peak of their careers.
Burna Boy threw subliminal shots online suggesting Davido didn’t earn his success but was privileged by his father’s wealth.
Davido responded with a viral photo captioned: “Everyone knows I’m 001.”
They reportedly fought in a Ghanaian nightclub that same year.
Key Moment: Burna Boy’s tweet: “You cannot play football, everybody knows you cannot sing.”
3. Tiwa Savage vs Seyi Shay – Queens at War
When Seyi Shay greeted Tiwa Savage in a salon in 2021, Tiwa wasn’t having it. What followed was a heated verbal exchange caught on camera.
Tiwa accused Seyi Shay of being fake, referencing past shade in songs and interviews.
This beef shocked many because the two women were once friends and collaborators.
Key Moment: Tiwa’s fiery words: “Don’t say hi to me ever again in your life. I’ve never done anything to you. You did on multiple occasions.”
4. M.I Abaga vs Vector – Rap Kings’ Battle
In Nigeria's hip-hop space, the feud between M.I Abaga and Vector was one for the books.
Their lyrical war was professional, lyrical, and intense. It began with Vector calling out M.I in freestyles, and M.I replying in his iconic diss track "The Viper."
Vector then dropped "Judas the Rat", where he accused M.I of being a fake leader in the rap industry.
Fans praised both rappers for keeping the beef lyrical rather than personal.
Key Moment: The diss tracks themselves — both were viral and reignited interest in Nigerian rap.
5. Portable vs Goya Menor – Street Pop Showdown
In 2022, Portable, known for his raw street vibes, clashed with Goya Menor, the voice behind the viral hit “Ameno Amapiano.”
Portable criticized Goya’s Headies win, claiming he deserved it more.
He even dismissed Goya’s hit as a “church song.”
The beef was messy, with both artists dragging each other online. It highlighted the chaos and clout-chasing that often comes with fast fame.
Key Moment: Portable’s viral quote: “Na who sabi blow, sabi talk. I be street king, Goya na church guy.”
Final Thoughts
Celebrity feuds, while sometimes toxic, are part of the entertainment ecosystem. They generate conversation, boost engagement, and often push artists to be more creative. Whether you’re Team Wizkid or Team Davido, one thing’s for sure — Nigerian music never lacks drama.
Which of these feuds shocked you the most?
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