Davido has stirred a wave of criticisms on social media for
labelling Burna Boy as a “new cat” of Afrobeats.
In a recent interview with Brut, the singer referred to
himself and Wizkid as “pioneers in popularising Afrobeats.”
He said he is happy to witness talents like Burna Boy, Rema,
Fireboy, Mayorkun, and Asake — whom he described as “new cats” — coming onto
the scene.
He added that he believes the future of Afrobeats looks
promising.
“Everybody knows I
was one of the first, me and Wizkid blew it up,” he said.
“So you know, it feels good seeing the new cats coming up
like Burna Boy, Rema, Fire boy, Mayorkun, Asake.
“So, I think the future of Afrobeats is in good hands.”
Davido’s description of Burna Boy as a “new cat” has
attracted a chorus of condemnation from a segment of Nigerians on social media.
The users argued that the Grammy-award winner shouldn’t be
referred to as one of Afrobeats’ “new cats”.
Here’s what some Twitter users had to say:
congratulated Burna boy 11 years ago but today na ‘new cat’, shameless https://t.co/rpynxvJ2W5
— Lamarr (@Kinglamarr___) June 8, 2023
They nominate person for next Rated 2013 and you dey call am new cat
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) June 8, 2023
Make una dey defend rubbish
But Burna can’t be a ‘young cat’ to Davido sha..
— YOM🗣️ (@ThaBoyYom) June 8, 2023
“Holla At Your Boy” blew in 2010, “Back When” blew in 2011, “Like To Party” blew in 2012
If na by that one, we might as well say David is also a ‘young cat’ to Wiz. 🤷🏽♂️
Old cat Davido 12 years in the industry is yet to have a certified album in the UK
— Adé. (@adxjnr) June 8, 2023
the barest minimum he could achieve is a breakthrough certification of 30k units which place him at the same level with Asake
Burna Boy is ahead of Wizkid and Davido for this industry.
— RUTH 🇨🇦 (@rutie_xx) June 8, 2023
Davido and Wizkid blew before Burna boy.
— Nemi (@t_nemi) June 8, 2023
Burna Boy had been making good music since way back then even though he hadn’t blown so much.
Burna boy today has surpassed their level.
All of the above are true.
This is a tweet from 2011 of Davido telling Burna Boy he was a fan. Look at him rejoicing when Burna boy replied. So please tell me how is Burna a new cat if you were a fan in 2011?
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) June 8, 2023
Check thread for link to the tweet ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EVPWsh867U
Davido entered limelight in 2011. Burna Boy entered limelight in 2012. How's Burna Boy now a New Cat in 2023?
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) June 8, 2023
Davido goofed big time. That was disrespectful to someone who has being carrying Afrobeat just like others since Like to Party. Agba ni Burna o.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday.@davido u think Burna is wizkid that will give u that clout you've been looking for right? I swear u will not get it. u will forever remain irrelevant local frog and unavailable will forever remain a local sympathy song.
— Wíñçô Cat (@Winco_3) June 8, 2023
That beating them beat u for Ghana, Part2 loading🫵🏽😂
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