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The Digest:

Afrobeats superstar Davido has named Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay as the three artists he believes are on a path to being considered the greatest of all time in the industry. Speaking on Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream, Davido highlighted their exceptional talent and growing global influence as key factors in his assessment.

Key Points:
  • Davido made the remarks during a live interview with comedian Carter Efe.
  • He specifically named Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay as potential future GOATs.
  • Davido clarified he was focusing on male artists, while acknowledging top female stars like Tems and Ayra Starr.
  • He praised the trio's global impact, noting it's "amazing" to see them thriving internationally.
  • The singer expressed personal admiration, calling Omah Lay his "brother" and stating his love for Rema and Asake.
  • The debate about the next Afrobeats GOAT has intensified as the genre expands worldwide.
  • Davido is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Afrobeats.
In the ever-evolving story of Afrobeats, today’s icons are already pointing to the heirs of tomorrow, passing the torch not in ceremony, but in candid recognition.

Sources: Punch, Carter Efee/Twitch