Disputes between music artists is normal and most times it is due to some misunderstanding and rivalry in the music industry. It is common for artists to have disagreements, but it is very important they resolve their issues. Disputes between artists can be quite interesting. Throughout the history of music, we’ve seen several disagreements between artists.
And these disputes can start from factors such as personal conflicts, professional rivalry, or even battle for supremacy. Disputes between music artists can have a significant impact on their career and the music industry. They generate media attention and fan engagement like the beefing between Davido and Wizkid, fueling debates among their fans.
In this article, I will tell you some of the most iconic disputes in the Nigerian music industry. So keep reading on.
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Reasons For Disputes Between Music Artists.
The following are some major reasons for dispute between music artists.
- Disagreement over songwriting credits.
- Financial disputes.
- Battle for supremacy.
- Claims of stolen lyrics or beats.
- Misunderstanding.
- Personal conflicts.
Davido Is An Influencer Not A Songwriter- Wizkid.
Wizkid on social media, called his colleague, Davido an influencer and not a songwriter. He also said Peruzzi is Davido’s pant washer; “You and all your crew plus your pant washer song writer go to sleep at night thinking you actually got anything on me in music wish you all well” he said.
Iconic Disputes In The Nigerian Music Industry.
The following are some of the most iconic disputes in the Nigerian music industry.
- Davido & Wizkid: This is the most recent dispute in the Nigerian music industry. Both artists got their fans debating for some days now as they continue to throw bants at each other.
- Burna Boy & Davido: This is another recent dispute in the Nigerian music industry, where the singers left their microphones for a fist-cuff. They left their recording booths and opted for a street fight as it was reported that they had brawl in a club in Ghana.
- Burna Boy & Tiwa Savage: Davido and Tiwa Savage have had a cordial relationship over the years, with their children, Imade Adeleke and Jamil Balogun, following their footsteps. However, there have been diverse speculations as at what could have informed both artists unfollowing each other, with some fans opining that the move could be as a result of the friendship between Tiwa Savage and Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s first child, Imade.
- Tiwa Savage & Yemi Alade: It happened in 2018, and this is believed to be one of the most biggest female dispute in the music industry. The fight started from a battle of supremacy for who is the queen in the African music scene.
- Don Jazzy & Olamide: The dispute began due to the love they had for their signees, Reekado Banks and Lil Kesh in 2015. And few years later, these signees have left their bosses to start their record labels.
- Portable & Seyi Vibez: The dispute started when Seyi invited Portable to perform at his show and Portable performed free of charge. And when Portable wanted to have his own show, he called Seyi Vibez to perform but Seyi Vibez refused.
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