Nigerian music star Davido has fired back at rapper Erigga following a post celebrating musicians who came from poor backgrounds and had to work their way to success. The exchange unfolded on social media, drawing attention from fans and observers alike.
Erigga’s Original Post Sparks Reaction
Erigga had written on his platform, “Shoutout to all the musicians who don't come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.” The post was widely interpreted as a nod to artists who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy relatives.
Davido, who has often faced criticism and conversations surrounding his wealthy family background, reacted strongly to the post. He responded directly, challenging the implication that coming from a privileged background diminishes an artist’s achievements.
Davido’s Fiery Response
“No be we say make your pops no guard o. Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top, imbecile,” Davido wrote. His response was pointed, pushing back against the narrative that family wealth automatically guarantees success in the music industry.
He followed it up with another post, saying, “Comot here with that your useless motivation.” The singer also questioned why anyone would prefer poverty, writing, “Deep down who like poverty?” These remarks underscored his frustration with the recurring focus on his background.
Davido Dismisses Ongoing Conversations
Davido later shared another post in which he appeared to dismiss the ongoing conversations around his music and wealth. “No worry o I go soon leave their music for una. GO MAKE MY BILLIONS... then that shit gonna be boring,” he wrote, signaling a shift in focus toward his business pursuits.
The exchange highlights a persistent debate in the Nigerian music scene about privilege, merit, and the different paths artists take to success. While Erigga’s original post aimed to celebrate self-made musicians, Davido’s rebuttal reframed the conversation, emphasizing that hard work is not exclusive to those without financial advantages.
As of now, neither artist has released further statements, but the online discourse continues to generate reactions from fans and industry watchers.
