DJ Tunez, the official disc jockey for Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, disclosed during a recent livestream that his toughest challenge in his career has been trying to reconcile Wizkid and Davido and get them to love each other as friends. He described the ongoing rivalry between the two Afrobeats giants as a long-standing issue that has complicated efforts to foster peace and friendship between them.
Despite DJ Tunez's attempts, the rivalry resurfaces, with the most recent public feud reigniting in October 2024, marked by exchanged insults on social media. The tension between Wizkid and Davido has also divided fans and generated much online debate.
Industry figures such as singer Iyanya and Davido’s manager Asa Asika have repeatedly encouraged the two artists to set aside differences for the betterment of their careers and the Afrobeats genre globally.
This insight into DJ Tunez’s struggle highlights the complexity of the relationship between two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars and his personal mission to bring them closer.