Singer Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, has taken a swipe at Wizkid following the Starboy’s declaration of himself as ‘001’ of Afrobeats — a claim that has reignited debate over who truly sits atop Nigeria’s music throne.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, sparked controversy after sharing a post on his Instagram Story boldly referring to himself as ‘001’ of the Nigerian music industry. The statement comes amid ongoing social media arguments among fans of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy — the three titans often compared in the battle for Afrobeats supremacy.
The debate intensified after Tiwa Savage jokingly ranked Davido as ‘001’ and Burna Boy as ‘002’, a ranking that many interpreted as subtle shade at Wizkid.
Reacting in the comment section of a viral post, Israel DMW, known for his fiery loyalty to Davido, mocked Wizkid for his self-proclaimed title, suggesting that true greatness is proven through consistent hit songs.
“Na by mouth? Drop gbedus, sh*t,” Israel wrote, drawing laughter and divided reactions across social media.
While Wizkid has yet to respond, his declaration has kept social media buzzing, with fans reigniting age-old arguments about record sales, global recognition, and musical influence.
The ‘001’ tag, long associated with Davido and his 30BG fanbase, has now become a symbol of status — and a point of rivalry among Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats stars.
