D’banj Snubs Wizkid in Top 3 Artists List — Sparks Fan Frenzy Online
Nigerian music icon D’banj has ignited major reactions across social media following a recent interview where he revealed his top three current Afrobeats artists. During the chat on Adesope Live, the Koko Master listed Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy as his standout picks—completely omitting Wizkid, one of the genre’s most globally celebrated stars.
While D’banj offered praise for each of his choices—highlighting Rema’s youthful energy, Davido’s humility and work ethic, and Burna Boy’s exceptional live performances—the absence of Wizkid didn’t go unnoticed. Within minutes of the interview going public, fans of Wizkid, popularly known as “Big Wiz,” flooded social platforms with sharp reactions.
Some fans accused D’banj of being biased or stirring controversy on purpose, while others argued that his personal opinion was valid—even if it didn’t align with mainstream expectations. On platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, comments ranged from disappointment to open defense of Wizkid’s legacy in the Afrobeats space.
“Wizkid is the reason a lot of these guys are where they are today. This list isn’t complete,” one user commented. Another replied, “D’banj is allowed to have a personal favorite. This doesn’t erase Wiz’s greatness.”
Interestingly, others supported D’banj’s selections, agreeing with his assessment of Burna Boy’s performance prowess and Davido’s enduring consistency.
The conversation has now evolved into a broader debate about what truly defines greatness in the Afrobeats industry—commercial success, global reach, or artistic evolution.
While D’banj hasn’t responded to the backlash, one thing is clear: his comments have once again reignited the long-standing discussion about who deserves a spot in the upper echelon of Nigerian music.
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