Veteran Nigerian singer D’banj has stirred online buzz after naming his current top three music stars—with Wizkid notably absent from the list.

During a recent appearance on Adesope Live, the Afrobeats pioneer applauded Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy, commending their energy, work ethic, and performance skills.

During a recent appearance on Adesope Live, the Afrobeats pioneer applauded Rema, Davido, and Burna Boy, commending their energy, work ethic, and performance skills.

“Shout out to Rema. I like his energy… Then there is Davido. People should learn from the way he carries himself, like he doesn’t have a penny, yet he’s so consistent. Burna Boy is too intentional, his live shows are amazing”

While many fans agreed with his choices, the omission of Wizkid a Grammy winner and one of Nigeria’s most globally recognized artists—sparked debate across social media.

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