- Popular musician Akon calls Burna Boy a “beast” on the global music scene, commending his fusion of Nigerian and Ghanaian sounds.
- Akon describes Wizkid as a superstar who releases one song annually that remains relevant throughout the year.
- Akon reflects on Davido’s rise in the music industry, noting his initial status as an “underdog” and crediting his wealthy family for providing support.
- Akon’s comments sparked mixed reactions, particularly regarding his description of Davido as an underdog.
In a recent interview with ChartsAfrica, Senegalese-American musician Akon weighed in on Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats stars, sharing his thoughts on Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.
The video, which has since gone viral, generated a wave of conflicting reactions from fans across social media.
Akon, who has long been a significant figure in the music industry, expressed his admiration for Burna Boy, describing him as a “beast” on the global music scene.
He commended Burna Boy for his unique fusion of Nigerian and Ghanaian sounds, which he believes sets him apart from other artists.
Akon also credited his former colleague, who served as the head of international at Konvict Music, for having a strong influence on Burna Boy’s rise to fame.
When speaking about Wizkid, Akon labeled the “Ojuelegba” crooner as a true superstar, noting that his releases remain relevant throughout the year despite only releasing one song annually.
Turning to Davido, Akon referred to the “Awuke” singer as a hardworking artist who was initially an “underdog.”
He pointed out that Davido looked up to Wizkid during his early career and benefitted from the backing of his wealthy family.
Akon highlighted that despite the challenges, Davido’s persistence in releasing quality music and videos eventually secured his place as a leading figure in the Afrobeats genre.
He further praised Davido for having the most songs, recognizing his consistency in both quantity and quality.
Akon also took a moment to shout out Mr. Eazi, acknowledging his ability to blend music with business acumen, which has contributed to his growing influence within the industry.
While Akon’s praise for Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido was appreciated by many, his comments about Davido being an “underdog” sparked a heated debate online, with some fans disagreeing with his assessment.
Netizens Reactions…
aishaadedolapo reacted: “Akon is agbaya leave baba imade alone,I dint know why that just talk about davido like that,person that hustle like anything.“
daramola7724 wrote: “All because Davido didn’t bow to the devil unlike his colleagues Akon nd so on, the hate just keep coming.”
arowolo_diamond said: “Sorry to say this but i knew Akon had no sense when he said as an upcoming artist if you put out a freestyle and it didn’t go viral you’re not that good to be famous 😂 im a fan of Akon music tho just don’t Fucck with the way he think.”
mummy_jidenna16 reacted: “Na just grace or jealousy cus I no see how wiz take pass david.”
kennie__001 wrote: “For this music thing o Wizkid na 001, davido is not actually making money than either Burna/ wiz/ don musically bro is just rich from the womb.”
ekyekpenyong said: “Burna boy is understood by millions of international artists, Burna is not a local material, he doesn’t produce quantity but quality songs.”
dennis8est said: “Only Gen Z will disagree… fact.”
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