On June 13, 2025, iconic Nigerian entertainer D’Banj ignited intense online debate after revealing his current top three artists during an appearance on Adesope Live—and notably leaving Grammy-winning star Wizkid off the list .
Instead, he praised:
•Rema, for his electrifying energy
•Davido, for his unwavering consistency despite financial success
•Burna Boy, for his intentional songwriting and dynamic live performances
While his reasoning—energy, humility, stage presence—resonated with many, the omission of Wizkid, often dubbed Nigeria’s biggest music export, didn’t sit well with fans .
Fan reactions flooded social media platforms:
@pike_222: “That’s for you guys. Big Wizzy for life.”
@sirleocarter: “Everyone is entitled to their opinion but when it comes to replay value, Wiz is the king. You can’t stop a moving train.”
@jimohcav: “How will you expect him to like Wizkid? It is Wizkid that overthrew him…”
On the flip side, some defended D’Banj’s picks, highlighting Davido’s hustle and Burna Boy’s epic stage presence .
