Why Davido, Burna Boy, And Wizkid May Never Unite – Ubi Franklin Explains

Music executive Ubi Franklin has explained why a collaboration between Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy may remain unlikely.

According to him, the trio’s dominance as the industry’s “Big 3” makes them more like rivals than natural collaborators.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, Franklin compared their dynamic to the rivalry between Nigeria’s top banks, stressing that competition exists in every sector.

However, he clarified that the tension is not personal. He revealed that, in all his years around Davido, he has never heard him speak negatively about Wizkid or Burna Boy and believes the feeling is mutual.

“It would be difficult for Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to come together. I can speak for Davido — I have never heard him say anything bad about Wizkid or Burna Boy. I’m sure it’s the same for them. But the environment of the industry makes such collaboration difficult. In every industry, there are always the big three,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Davido has shut down claims that he was slapped during a recent trip to Warri, Delta State.

The singer, who had performed at a wedding before heading to a club, was seen in a viral video being hit on the head while leaving the venue.

While some speculated that a fan slapped him, Davido clarified on his handle that it was actually one of his security personnel who struck him by mistake.