D’Banj has sparked online debate after naming his current top three Nigerian artists, Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy, leaving out Wizkid. He praised each for their unique qualities, from energy to consistency and stage performance. Fans are split, with many questioning Wizkid’s exclusion from the list.
- D'Banj's picks reflect a generational shift, spotlighting younger stars over early 2010s contemporaries.
- His criteria focused on work ethic (Davido), stagecraft (Burna Boy), and vibrancy (Rema) rather than just commercial success.
- The snub comes weeks after Rema credited D'Banj for pioneering Afrobeats' UK breakthrough during his O2 Arena concert.
D’Banj’s comments reignite the ever-simmering debate on the “Big 3” in Afrobeats. While his picks highlight a shift toward the new wave, leaving out Wizkid, a pioneer in his own right, has left fans divided. Is this the rise of a new era, or just one artist’s lens?
