According to Daily Post Nigeria, outspoken rapper Blaqbonez has stirred the pot by claiming that the persistent friction between the fanbases of Wizkid and Davido is the primary reason the two megastars have remained at the top for nearly two decades. Speaking in a viral interview with YouTuber Korty EO, the “Emeka Must Shine” artist argued that “hatred” is a necessary fuel for relevance in the Afrobeats industry.
The interview, which has since gone viral on TikTok, features Blaqbonez stating quite bluntly, “When they love each other, it is over.” He further explained that while the artists themselves might find common ground, the “war” between the 30BG and Wizkid FC camps keeps both names trending daily, ensuring they “can never fade.”
TVC News also picked up the story, citing it as a major talking point in current Nigerian pop culture debates. They noted that the rapper’s comments come at a time when industry figures like Omah Lay have also claimed the industry is “divided between Davido and Wizkid loyalists,” with Blaqbonez adding, “Love is for children; fans should never love each other.”
**Echotitbits take:**
Blaqbonez is leaning into his role as the industry’s “honest disruptor.” While his take is cynical, it holds a mirror to the reality of the attention economy; conflict drives engagement. However, this “relevance through rivalry” model is a double-edged sword that often stifles the growth of mid-tier artists who can’t break through the noise of the “Big Two.”
Source: Daily Post Nigeria — https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/rivalry-keeping-wizkid-davido-relevant-blaqbonez/, April 20, 2026
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