If Davido & Wizkid Were To Retire Now, Which Artiste(s) Is Capable Of Taking Over From Them?
Right now,
there is no one who can match the artistry, creativity and workmanship Davido
and Wizkid have put in the last few years.
The Music
Industry is a dynamic one where every year there is an evolution. We could have
artistes like Mayorkun reigning this year and next year have Ycee blowing up
the place with vibes.
Ten years
ago, we had artistes like D’Banj and 2face dropping hits and winning awards at
home and abroad.
2011 came
and we had a massive influx of artistes especially from the pop genre. Wizkid
came on board and he wasn’t the only one, however.
That year,
we also had Tiwa Savage (who just came back from the States), Olamide, who had
the most viral rap single that year (Eni Duro) and also Ice Prince.
These guys
were the new cool, dropping hits upon hits and also establishing the most loyal
fan base.
However, in
2012, we saw the glow up of Davido bursting into the scene with his noisy and
yet attractive music, Davido was able to get the attention of music lovers with
Dami Duro.
Dami Duro
was everywhere and this made everyone compare Davido and Wizkid.
It has been
more than six years since Davido & Wizkid came on to the scene. Young guys
have turned men now.
They’ve made
themselves the “Messi and Ronaldo” of the Music Industry.
They’ve been
extraordinary and while they have both had their highs and lows, they’re
currently at the peak of their careers.
While in
football, we once had Ronaldinho, Zidane and Ronaldo De Lima being replaced by
Messi, Ronaldo & Neymar, in a few years, these guys will phase out to be
replaced by another group of players.
That’s what
will happen soon in the Nigerian music Industry. Davido has reiterated that he
will retire when he’s 30, Wizkid has also claimed he won’t do music forever.
But the
poser is when these artistes retire, who will replace them?
Right now,
there is no one who can match the artistry, creativity and workmanship Davido
and Wizkid have put in the last few years.
Wizkid &
Davido are known for their hardworking spirit, shutting down shows, catching
studio sessions and are also fathers to many kids. Who can juggle between these
duties?
I guess we
might just continue to enjoy these guys for the time being. There might not be
anyone who will take over from them in the next decade.
No one might
definitely come close to their level or match their artistry. It’s a blessing
we have them in our industry.
But Who
Really Can Take Over From These Two In The Next Few Years?
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