Davido Fires Back As Wizkid Declares Himself ‘Biggest’

Davido fires back after Wizkid crowns himself “Biggest” on X, reigniting their long-running rivalry and sparking major fan reactions online

The ongoing rivalry between Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Davido has taken a fresh turn, as both superstars exchanged subtle and not-so-subtle jabs on X (formerly Twitter)reigniting long-standing tensions that have kept fans divided for years.

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It all started on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, when Wizkid tweeted a cryptic but bold statement:

A clear nod to his nickname “Starboy” and a declaration of supremacy in the Afrobeats space.

Not one to back down, Davido swiftly responded by quoting the tweet with the phrase:

“For your parlor.”

To further assert his dominance, Davido followed up with a link to an article chronicling his musical achievements and accolades. He also tweeted:

“I need cane”, a cryptic message that many interpreted as a jab suggesting discipline was needed—possibly aimed at Wizkid.

This back-and-forth sent fans into a frenzy. Within hours, the hashtag #WizkidVsDavido was trending, with fanbases passionately defending their faves.

I need cane.

Here are some of the reactions from fans@DavidoPolice: “He meant ‘He need cane to flog Wizkid.’”

@bigwizarrdd: “Davido my favorite mugu. Do you know Wizkid has a song that’s bigger than your career of 14 years?”

@ukange_davidx: “You wan flog Wizzy.”

@Walexbllaze:** “Wizkid no kuku fat, we fit use am don cane . The question is; who our idolo wan flog like this?”

Despite years of competition and periodic peace, this latest exchange has reignited public attention, drawing new lines in the sand between Wizkid FC and 30BG (Davido’s fanbase).

While neither artist has clarified the intent behind the tweets, their vague and provocative language continues to fuel online debate.

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Whether it’s friendly banter or the rekindling of a deeper feud, one thing is clear—the Wizkid vs. Davido rivalry remains one of Afrobeats’ most talked-about sagas.