Afrobeats superstar Davido revealed on December 17, 2025, that his chart-topping duet "With You" with Omah Lay stemmed from debunking the younger artist's misconception of mutual animosity, turning perceived beef into a Grammy-nominated banger from his 5ive album. The track originated during a Kai Cenat livestream in Lagos when Davido hyped Omah Lay's song en route to a club, prompting the "Soso" hitmaker's surprised tweet admitting he assumed Davido harbored ill will despite no prior beef.
Davido swiftly DM'd to clarify, leading to number swaps, studio sessions yielding four songs, and Omah Lay picking "With You" for release now Spotify's most-shared Nigerian tune of 2025 and Best African Music Performance contender at the 2026 Grammys. This serendipitous bond highlights Afrobeats' collaborative spirit, with Davido's shoutout bridging generational gaps and silencing rumors amid their mutual rise.
The revelation underscores social media's role in artist dynamics, as the duo's chemistry propelled fan frenzy, tour staples, and highlife nods from legends like Bright Chimezie, cementing "With You" as a festive unifier in Nigeria's vibrant music scene.