3rd April, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Veteran talent manager and music executive, Obi Asika has claimed that the present crop of Nigerian artistes wouldn’t have existed without veteran singers.
He claimed that Wizkid is D’banj’s regen, while Burna Boy is Daddy Showkey’s regen.
Veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem had claimed in a recent podcast interview that he paved the way for Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and other Nigerian artists.
However, reacting, Odumodublvck said such a statement is an attempt to claim “God’s glory.”
He said it was the hard work and determination of Wizkid and Burna Boy that took them to where they are today.
The self acclaim Industry Machine said artists can only inspire each other, but maintained that only God can pave the way to success.
Reacting to the topic, the newly appointed Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture spoke in a recent episode of Hip TV programme, Trending.
Asika said, “2Face has a grass to grace story, the same with Daddy Showkey. These are legends. You can’t have a Burna Boy without a Daddy Showkey.
“You can’t have a Wizkid without Dbanj. You can’t have Davido without these legends like P-Square.”