A TikTok video analyzed by **Dubawa** has been identified as a sophisticated AI-generated deepfake after it went viral showing Burna Boy seemingly praising Wizkid and Davido. In the clip, the “Last Last” singer appeared to call Wizkid the “god of Afrobeats” and himself the “Jesus of Afrobeats,” a drastic departure from his usual competitive stance.
The 12-second clip gained over 1.2 million views within hours, sparking a frenzy among music fans who believed the long-standing rift between the trio had finally ended. However, digital forensic experts noted that the speech rhythm was unnaturally fast and did not align with the singer’s natural cadence.
Further investigation revealed that the video was a manipulated version of a 2019 interview Burna Boy did with *The Breakfast Club*. The AI tool used had altered the audio to create a narrative of reconciliation that never actually took place during the original recording.
**Dubawa** reported the conclusion of their fact-check: “The claim is false. The video clip is an artificial intelligence-simulated copy of an interview that Burna Boy had in 2019.” **AFP Fact Check** also weighed in, stating, “Analysis of the video metadata confirms AI interference designed to simulate the singer’s voice and likeness.”
### Echotitbits Take:
This incident is a sobering reminder of how AI is being weaponized to fuel celebrity fan wars in Nigeria. While the video seemed “wholesome,” it creates false expectations and can be used to manipulate artist reputations. Fans should be increasingly cautious of “shocker” videos that seem too good (or too controversial) to be true.
Source: [Dubawa] — [https://dubawa.org/video-showing-burna-boy-hailing-davido-wizkid-ai-generated/], [April 15, 2026]
Photo Credit: [Dubawa]
