LAGOS, Nigeria — Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, wey everybody sabi as Davido, don finally link up with legendary Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie for Lagos. Dis meeting happen on Monday, as dem share videos wey show Davido welcoming Chimezie with warm greetings and sweet conversation.
Dis connection no be just by chance; early dis month, Davido don gree say Chimezie’s classic song “Because of English” inspire his new track “With You,” wey dey feature Omah Lay. In one video call wey nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest post online, Davido talk say, “I got inspiration from your song, God bless you.” Davido even show Chimezie the video for “With You” during di call, as dem talk say he go like welcome am to Lagos for real.
“It go nice to meet you face-to-face,” Davido add as he invite Chimezie. In response, Bright Chimezie popular for him “Zigima” style, praise Davido’s new jam, calling am “a beautiful piece of work,” and express him appreciation for di homage.
As dem show di video post, fans don react on social media, expressing dem respects for Davido as him host di legend. One user, @Greatpeter02, comment say, “I so much like and respect Davido. I love the way he hosted di legendary Bright Chimezie.” Another, @russell2n9t, write, “Chaii 🙌🏾. Excess Love n Respect to OBO. He still personally come welcome Sir Bright Chimezie.”
People also comment on how important dis moment be. Some say Davido should have try to visit Chimezie instead, but it clear say dem both get mutual respect for each other. @69Defi say, “Davido na good guy and he sabi how to play di PR game well.”
Dis meeting come as part of Davido’s effort to appreciate di giants wey don pave di way for dia careers. By linking up with Chimezie, Davido no just show respect, but also dey highlight di importance of legacy in Nigerian music.
Fans don dey look forward to di official release of di video for “With You,” as dem believe Chimezie’s influence go shine brightly in dis new collaboration. As Davido continue to release hits, him success story no fit complete without di acknowledgment of dem wey don come before am.
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